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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX350

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX350 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX350 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Samsung DV300F and Sony WX350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was launched 3 years before the WX350 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the DV300F grades vs the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung DV300F

		

		

			
 WX350 DV300F 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2012Newer by 25 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 DV300F WX350 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung DV300F has got physical 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) whilst the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung DV300F and Sony WX350 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 differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the DV300F versus the WX350.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and WX350 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and WX350.
To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX350 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged DV300F is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
			Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
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 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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 good MP (18MP)
 has face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Samsung DV300F Street photography info
Sony WX350 Street photography info
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (133 grams)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (164g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
52
 excellent zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (470 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Samsung DV300F Travel photography advice
Sony WX350 Travel photography advice
69
 lighter than others in class (133g)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
72
 good battery pack (470 shots)
 lighter than competition in class (164g)
 good MP (18MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 no manual control
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 missing Timelapse recording
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 quite wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18MP)
 good battery pack (470 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Samsung DV300F Vlogging information
Sony WX350 Vlogging information
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 lighter than others in class (133 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing microphone socket
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 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 lack of external mic socket
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony WX350
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-02 2014-02-13
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.10 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash    
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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 133g (0.29 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - 470 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP88 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $270