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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W690

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W690 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
  • Launched January 2012
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W690 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung DV300F vs Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was announced around the same time to the W690 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the DV300F grades vs the W690 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony W690

		

		

			
 DV300F W690 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Samsung DV300F

		

		

			
 W690 DV300F 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony W690

		

		

			
 DV300F W690 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung DV300F vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F features physical measurements 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 W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the DV300F against the W690.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony W690 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung DV300F vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and W690.
As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos but you should always take the age  of the products into consideration.
	
			Samsung DV300F vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung DV300F vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung DV300F vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
Portrait photography with Sony W690
34
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
34
 MP count good (16MP)
 has face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Samsung DV300F Street photography info
Sony W690 Street photography info
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (133 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
 Sony W690 as a Sports photography camera
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
 Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
69
 lighter than competition (133 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
68
 MP count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very long reach (250mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography advice
Sony W690 Landscape photography advice
43
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
43
 relatively wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 lack of manual exposure
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Samsung DV300F Vlogging information
Sony W690 Vlogging information
33
 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 lighter than competition (133g)
 slow max aperture (f2.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone support
31
 relatively wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no mic jack
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W690 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony W690
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-02 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.10 m 3.30 m
Flash settings 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 220 images
Form 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 feature    
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $297