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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W320

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W320 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Samsung DV300F vs Sony W320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was introduced 2 years later than the W320 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the DV300F matches up against the W320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony W320

 DV300F W320 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Samsung DV300F

 W320 DV300F 

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony W320

 DV300F W320 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung DV300F provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W320 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the DV300F vs the W320.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W320 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and W320 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and W320.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung DV300F to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern DV300F is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography factors
Sony W320 Portrait photography factors
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography highlights
Sony W320 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
Sports photography with Sony W320
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
resolution is good (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography features
Sony W320 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competitors (133g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
66
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography details
Sony W320 Landscape photography details
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
relatively wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging info
Sony W320 Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
26
relatively wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony W320
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-01-02 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID BP88 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $200 $269