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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A55

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony SLT-A55 front
Portability
67
Imaging
56
Features
80
Overall
65

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A55 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
  • Announced January 2012
Sony A55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Newer Model is Sony A57
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A55 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Samsung DV300F vs Sony A55, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is relatively close but the DV300F (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The DV300F was brought out 17 months after the A55 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the DV300F scores versus the A55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony A55

 DV300F A55 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2010Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Samsung DV300F

 A55 DV300F 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony A55

 DV300F A55 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung DV300F has outer 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) and the Sony A55 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the DV300F compared to the A55.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A55 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and A55 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and A55.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The DV300F offers the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The more modern DV300F will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A55 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony A55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A55 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography details
Sony A55 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
77
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
Sports photography with Sony A55
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery life (380 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Travel photography camera
Sony A55 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
62
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse function
terrible battery life (380 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography information
Sony A55 Landscape photography information
43
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
67
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
terrible battery life (380 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
Sony A55 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
78
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony A55
 Samsung DV300FSony SLT-A55
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV300F Sony SLT-A55
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-01-02 2010-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 16s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.10 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 500 grams (1.10 lb)
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 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 816
Other
Battery life - 380 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP88 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $800