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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W800

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W800 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 W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W800 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung DV300F and Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was brought out 3 years before the W800 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the DV300F matches up vs the W800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony W800

 DV300F W800 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung DV300F

 W800 DV300F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony W800

 DV300F W800 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung DV300F comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Samsung DV300F and Sony W800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the DV300F compared to the W800.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and W800 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and W800.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony W800 to give you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DV300F is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography features
Sony W800 Portrait photography features
34
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography details
Sony W800 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
Sony W800 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography advice
Sony W800 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
70
lighter than competition in class (125g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
Landscape photography with Sony W800
43
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
Sony W800 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
33
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony W800
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-02 2014-02-13
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVI MPEG4
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 133g (0.29 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 model BP88 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $90