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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX1 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
  • Released January 2012
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX1 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung DV300F versus Sony WX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor size.

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The DV300F was launched 2 years after the WX1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the DV300F grades versus the WX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony WX1

 DV300F WX1 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2009Newer by 30 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung DV300F

 WX1 DV300F 

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony WX1

 DV300F WX1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the DV300F vs the WX1.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and WX1.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DV300F due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung DV300F will render extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger DV300F provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography info
Sony WX1 Portrait photography info
34
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography highlights
Sony WX1 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography features
Sony WX1 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (133g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (149 grams)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography details
Sony WX1 Landscape photography details
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging details
Sony WX1 Vlogging details
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (133g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (149g)
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony WX1
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2012-01-02 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $149