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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W550

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W550 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
  • Announced January 2012
Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W550 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung DV300F vs Sony W550, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was released 6 months after the W550 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the DV300F matches up vs the W550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony W550

 DV300F W550 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Samsung DV300F

 W550 DV300F 

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony W550

 DV300F W550 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV300F features external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the DV300F and the W550.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W550 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and W550 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and W550.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung DV300F to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W550 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography info
Sony W550 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography details
Sony W550 Sports photography details
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
Travel photography with Sony W550
69
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography advice
Sony W550 Landscape photography advice
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
42
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging advice
Sony W550 Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony W550
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-02 2011-07-24
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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
Change 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 Sync
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 pounds) 110 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 -
Retail price $200 $119