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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W570

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W570 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
  • Launched January 2012
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W570 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung DV300F versus Sony W570, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was revealed 13 months after the W570 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the DV300F grades versus the W570 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony W570

 DV300F W570 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung DV300F

 W570 DV300F 

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony W570

 DV300F W570 
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 W570 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F features 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 W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Samsung DV300F versus Sony W570 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the DV300F compared to the W570.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W570 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and W570.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of files although you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent DV300F should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
Portrait photography with Sony W570
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
Sony W570 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
Sports photography with Sony W570
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
Travel photography with Sony W570
69
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
66
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography features
Sony W570 Landscape photography features
43
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
38
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
Sony W570 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
29
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony W570
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-02 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology 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 rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 133g (0.29 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $159