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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W830

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W830 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 W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Released January 2014
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W830 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung DV300F versus Sony W830, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was unveiled 24 months prior to the W830 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the DV300F scores versus the W830 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony W830

 DV300F W830 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung DV300F

 W830 DV300F 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony W830

 DV300F W830 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung DV300F comes with external 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 W830 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Samsung DV300F versus Sony W830 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the DV300F vs the W830.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W830 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and W830.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony W830 to show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged DV300F will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W830 as a Portrait photography camera
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography features
Sony W830 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
Sports photography with Sony W830
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
Sony W830 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
67
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W830 as a Landscape photography camera
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV300F
Vlogging with Sony W830
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony W830
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-02 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 20 megapixel
Anti alias 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 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 122 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 ID BP88 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $128