Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX220
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX220 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released February 2014
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Below is a extended review of the Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX220, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the DV300F grades versus the WX220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony WX220
| DV300F | WX220 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung DV300F
| WX220 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2014 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 25 months |
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony WX220
| DV300F | WX220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV300F has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the DV300F versus the WX220.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and WX220.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony WX220 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older DV300F will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX220 Specifications
| Samsung DV300F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung DV300F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2012-01-02 | 2014-02-12 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz X |
| 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 | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| 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) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 16s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.10 m | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 life | - | 210 photographs |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP88 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $200 | $198 |