Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX300

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV300F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.