Samsung DV300F vs Sony W330
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W330 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony W330 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV300F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony W330
DV300F | W330 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung DV300F
W330 | DV300F |
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Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony W330
DV300F | W330 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Check out the Samsung DV300F and Sony W330 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W330 Specifications
Samsung DV300F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 | |
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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 |