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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX50

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX50 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 WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX50 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was unveiled very close to the WX50 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the DV300F matches up vs the WX50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony WX50

 DV300F WX50 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung DV300F

 WX50 DV300F 
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony WX50

 DV300F WX50 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F features outer 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 WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the DV300F vs the WX50.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and WX50.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography details
Sony WX50 Portrait photography details
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography info
Sony WX50 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
Sports photography with Sony WX50
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography factors
Sony WX50 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others (133 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than average (117g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography details
Sony WX50 Landscape photography details
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging info
Sony WX50 Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony WX50
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-02 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.10 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
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 - 240 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP88 NP-BN
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
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $200 $250