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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX220

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX220 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 WX220
(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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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX220 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

The DV300F was manufactured 3 years before the WX220 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

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 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2012More recent by 25 months

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony WX220

 DV300F WX220 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kExact 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.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Portrait photography camera
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung DV300F
Street photography with Sony WX220
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography factors
Sony WX220 Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography information
Sony WX220 Travel photography information
69
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
69
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
Landscape photography with Sony WX220
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging advice
Sony WX220 Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony WX220
 Samsung DV300FSony 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