Samsung DV300F vs Sony A35
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A35 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
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
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Below is a thorough review of the Samsung DV300F versus Sony A35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the DV300F (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe DV300F was unveiled 4 months later than the A35 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the DV300F matches up vs the A35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony A35
| DV300F | A35 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung DV300F
| A35 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony A35
| DV300F | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | September 2011 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Samsung DV300F vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F has got outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the DV300F compared to the A35.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and A35 is 96 and 69 respectively.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and A35.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The DV300F offers the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh trickier.
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A35 Specifications
| Samsung DV300F | Sony SLT-A35 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung DV300F | Sony SLT-A35 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2012-01-02 | 2011-09-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.10 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) | 415 grams (0.91 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 763 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 440 images |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP88 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $200 | $598 |
