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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX80

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX80 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
  • Released January 2012
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX80 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was revealed 12 months prior to the WX80 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the DV300F matches up against the WX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony WX80

 DV300F WX80 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung DV300F

 WX80 DV300F 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony WX80

 DV300F WX80 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV300F comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the DV300F and the WX80.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and WX80.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older DV300F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography factors
Sony WX80 Portrait photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography information
Sony WX80 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography highlights
Sony WX80 Sports photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography details
Sony WX80 Travel photography details
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lighter than average in class (133g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (124g)
comes with focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX80 Landscape photography highlights
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
35
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony WX80
 Samsung DV300FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV300F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-02 2013-01-08
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 16 megapixels
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 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
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 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 images
Style 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 recording
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $276