Samsung DV300F vs Sony A99
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A99 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
- Released December 2012
- Older Model is Sony A900
- Newer Model is Sony A99 II
Samsung DV300F vs Sony A99 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung DV300F versus Sony A99, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the DV300F (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe DV300F was launched 11 months earlier than the A99 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the DV300F scores vs the A99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony A99 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung DV300F & Sony SLT-A99. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung DV300F Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony A99
DV300F | A99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Samsung DV300F
A99 | DV300F | |||
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Released | December 2012 | January 2012 | Fresher by 11 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer screen (+769k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony A99
DV300F | A99 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Samsung DV300F vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung DV300F comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony A99 has sizing of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).
Check the Samsung DV300F versus Sony A99 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the DV300F compared to the A99.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and A99 is 96 and 57 respectively.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and A99.
Plainly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DV300F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A99 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older DV300F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony A99 Specifications
Samsung DV300F | Sony SLT-A99 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung DV300F | Sony SLT-A99 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2012-01-02 | 2012-12-12 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 19 |
Cross type focus points | - | 11 |
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 range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 16 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.10 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/250 secs |
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 | 133g (0.29 lbs) | 812g (1.79 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 89 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1555 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP88 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 2 |
Price at release | $200 | $1,998 |