Samsung DV300F vs Sony W380

In this article, we will be evaluating the Samsung DV300F versus Sony W380, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was brought out 2 years later than the W380 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the DV300F grades versus the W380 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung DV300F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the DV300F compared to the W380.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and W380.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung DV300F to show more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher DV300F should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.