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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX30

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX30 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung DV300F versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was brought out 6 months later than the WX30 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the DV300F scores against the WX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony WX30

 DV300F WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung DV300F

 WX30 DV300F 
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony WX30

 DV300F WX30 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung DV300F has got outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the DV300F compared to the WX30.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and WX30.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
Portrait photography with Sony WX30
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (133g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging advice
Sony WX30 Vlogging advice
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
35
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony WX30
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-02 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 life - 250 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model BP88 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $259