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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX10 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX10 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Samsung DV300F and Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was announced 13 months later than the WX10 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the DV300F matches up vs the WX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony WX10

 DV300F WX10 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Samsung DV300F

 WX10 DV300F 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony WX10

 DV300F WX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung DV300F enjoys outer 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 WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the DV300F vs the WX10.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and WX10.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images but you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern DV300F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
Portrait photography with Sony WX10
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography features
Sony WX10 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography factors
Sony WX10 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others (133 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
Landscape photography with Sony WX10
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX10 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than others (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony WX10
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-02 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.8"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 161 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-BG1
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
Pricing at release $200 $200