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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX300

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX300 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 WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Later Model is Sony WX350
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX300 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was launched 13 months before the WX300 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the DV300F matches up versus the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony WX300

 DV300F WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung DV300F

 WX300 DV300F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony WX300

 DV300F WX300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F enjoys outer 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 WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the DV300F versus the WX300.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and WX300.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX300 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older DV300F will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
34
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (166g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography details
Sony WX300 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
71
lighter than others (166g)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
44
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX300 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (166 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony WX300
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-02 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.10 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 166 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model BP88 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $330