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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W510

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W510 Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(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
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W510 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Samsung DV300F and Sony W510, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and W510 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was manufactured 13 months later than the W510 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the DV300F grades against the W510 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony W510

 DV300F W510 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Samsung DV300F

 W510 DV300F 

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony W510

 DV300F W510 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F has got outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W510 has proportions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the DV300F and the W510.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W510 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and W510 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and W510.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung DV300F to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher DV300F provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W510 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography information
Sony W510 Sports photography information
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography information
Sony W510 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
43
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging factors
Sony W510 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony W510
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-01-02 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.10 m 2.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $200 $99