Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX1

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV300F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are available at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.