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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W350

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W350 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
  • Released January 2012
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W350 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Samsung DV300F versus Sony W350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was manufactured 2 years after the W350 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the DV300F scores versus the W350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony W350

 DV300F W350 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung DV300F

 W350 DV300F 

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony W350

 DV300F W350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung DV300F versus Sony W350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the DV300F and the W350.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and W350.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung DV300F to offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer DV300F provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography highlights
Sony W350 Portrait photography highlights
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography advice
Sony W350 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography information
Sony W350 Sports photography information
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
Travel photography with Sony W350
69
lighter than competition in class (133g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
66
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
Landscape photography with Sony W350
43
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
37
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging highlights
Sony W350 Vlogging highlights
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
29
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony W350
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-02 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 3.80 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 shooting
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $200