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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W620

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W620 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
Photography Glossary

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W620 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Samsung DV300F vs Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was released within a month of the W620 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the DV300F grades against the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony W620

		

		

			
 DV300F W620 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung DV300F

		

		

			
 W620 DV300F 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony W620

		

		

			
 DV300F W620 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung DV300F vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the DV300F and the W620.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony W620 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and W620 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung DV300F vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and W620.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung DV300F to render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.
	
			Samsung DV300F vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung DV300F vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung DV300F vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography advice
Sony W620 Portrait photography advice
34
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
33
 good megapixels (14MP)
 has face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Samsung DV300F Street photography features
Sony W620 Street photography features
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (133g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
56
 lighter than others (116 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Samsung DV300F Sports photography features
Sony W620 Sports photography features
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
32
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
Travel photography with Sony W620
69
 lighter than average in class (133 grams)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
68
 lighter than others (116g)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
 Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
43
 really wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 no manual control
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 missing Timelapse mode
33
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good megapixels (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
Vlogging with Sony W620
33
 really wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 lighter than average in class (133 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing microphone port
30
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has face detect autofocus
 lighter than others (116g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic socket
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W620 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony W620
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-02 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.10 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model BP88 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
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 Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $102