Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX500
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed April 2015
- Earlier Model is Sony WX350
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Below is a in depth assessment of the Samsung DV300F versus Sony WX500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe DV300F was brought out 4 years before the WX500 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the DV300F scores against the WX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV300F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are available at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony WX500
| DV300F | WX500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung DV300F
| WX500 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2015 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 39 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony WX500
| DV300F | WX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check the Samsung DV300F versus Sony WX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the DV300F against the WX500.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV300F and WX500 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and WX500.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX500 to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The older DV300F is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX500 Specifications
| Samsung DV300F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung DV300F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-01-02 | 2015-04-14 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz X |
| 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 | 16MP | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | f/3.5-6.4 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.10 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | 133g (0.29 pounds) | 236g (0.52 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
| 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 life | - | 360 images |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP88 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $200 | $348 |
