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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W610

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W610 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
  • Released January 2012
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W610 Overview

Lets look closer at the Samsung DV300F versus Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was introduced around the same time to the W610 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the DV300F matches up versus the W610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony W610

 DV300F W610 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung DV300F

 W610 DV300F 

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony W610

 DV300F W610 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung DV300F has external measurements 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 W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Samsung DV300F versus Sony W610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the DV300F versus the W610.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and W610.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung DV300F to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography features
Sony W610 Portrait photography features
34
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography info
Sony W610 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than competition in class (113g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography details
Sony W610 Sports photography details
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography details
Sony W610 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average (133 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography information
Sony W610 Landscape photography information
43
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
Vlogging with Sony W610
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony W610
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-02 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 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 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 250 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP88 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $200 $200