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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX70

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(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
  • Released January 2012
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX70 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung DV300F and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was launched about the same time to the WX70 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the DV300F scores versus the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony WX70

 DV300F WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung DV300F

 WX70 DV300F 
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony WX70

 DV300F WX70 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV300F has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the DV300F versus the WX70.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV300F and WX70.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography information
Sony WX70 Portrait photography information
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography info
Sony WX70 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than average (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography info
Sony WX70 Sports photography info
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography factors
Sony WX70 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors (133g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
71
lighter than average (114g)
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography advice
Sony WX70 Landscape photography advice
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging information
Sony WX70 Vlogging information
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
36
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony WX70
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-02 2012-01-30
Physical type 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 16 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
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 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 - 240 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP88 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $242