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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W730

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W730 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
  • Announced January 2012
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W730 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Samsung DV300F vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was unveiled 12 months prior to the W730 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the DV300F matches up versus the W730 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony W730

 DV300F W730 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Samsung DV300F

 W730 DV300F 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony W730

 DV300F W730 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F comes with external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the DV300F compared to the W730.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W730 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and W730 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and W730.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of files although you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older DV300F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography features
Sony W730 Portrait photography features
34
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography info
Sony W730 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
Sony W730 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography highlights
Sony W730 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
71
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W730 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging highlights
Sony W730 Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony W730
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-02 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 240 images
Style of battery - 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
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $138