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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W610

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