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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W650

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W650 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W650 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung DV300F vs Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was revealed within a month of the W650 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the DV300F matches up versus the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony W650

 DV300F W650 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung DV300F

 W650 DV300F 

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony W650

 DV300F W650 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F features external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the DV300F and the W650.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and W650 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and W650.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you really should take the production date of the products into consideration.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography factors
Sony W650 Portrait photography factors
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography information
Sony W650 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography features
Sony W650 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography information
Sony W650 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (133 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than average in class (124g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
Landscape photography with Sony W650
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
43
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging advice
Sony W650 Vlogging advice
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony W650
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 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 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 pictures
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 recording
Type of storage 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
Retail price $200 $140