Samsung DV300F vs Sony W730

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV300F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

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.

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

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.