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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W330

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W330 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W330 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung DV300F and Sony W330, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was revealed 2 years later than the W330 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the DV300F matches up vs the W330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony W330

 DV300F W330 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung DV300F

 W330 DV300F 

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony W330

 DV300F W330 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV300F provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony W330 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the DV300F and the W330.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W330 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and W330.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung DV300F to give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger DV300F should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography details
Sony W330 Portrait photography details
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography highlights
Sony W330 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
Sports photography with Sony W330
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
good MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography highlights
Sony W330 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography advice
Sony W330 Landscape photography advice
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
37
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
Vlogging with Sony W330
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
26
relatively wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony W330
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-01-02 2010-01-07
Physical type 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $200 $170