Samsung DV300F vs Sony W370
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Released January 2010
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Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung DV300F vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe DV300F was introduced 2 years after the W370 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the DV300F matches up against the W370 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV300F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony W370
| DV300F | W370 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 25 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung DV300F
| W370 | DV300F |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony W370
| DV300F | W370 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Samsung DV300F vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV300F provides physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the DV300F and the W370.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and W370 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and W370.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung DV300F to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger DV300F should have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W370 Specifications
| Samsung DV300F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung DV300F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-01-02 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing 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 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | f/3.6-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 16s | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.10 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) | 179 grams (0.39 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | BP88 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $200 | $230 |