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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX5

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX5 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
  • Launched January 2012
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX5 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung DV300F and Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was released 19 months after the WX5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the DV300F grades vs the WX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony WX5

 DV300F WX5 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2010Newer by 19 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung DV300F

 WX5 DV300F 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony WX5

 DV300F WX5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV300F provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the DV300F and the WX5.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and WX5.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung DV300F to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern DV300F should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography details
Sony WX5 Portrait photography details
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung DV300F
Street photography with Sony WX5
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography advice
Sony WX5 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography advice
Sony WX5 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than average (133g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
58
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography info
Sony WX5 Landscape photography info
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
37
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging details
Sony WX5 Vlogging details
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony WX5
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-02 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.10 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 146 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical 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 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-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $250