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Samsung DV150F vs Sony H20

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Samsung DV150F vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Introduced May 2009
Photography Glossary

Samsung DV150F vs Sony H20 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung DV150F and Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was introduced 3 years after the H20 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the DV150F scores versus the H20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony H20

 DV150F H20 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2009More modern by 45 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Samsung DV150F

 H20 DV150F 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony H20

 DV150F H20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F offers physical measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the DV150F compared to the H20.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony H20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and H20 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and H20.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung DV150F to show greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger DV150F is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography highlights
Sony H20 Portrait photography highlights
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography details
Sony H20 Street photography details
56
lighter than average in class (116g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography factors
Sony H20 Sports photography factors
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
Travel photography with Sony H20
69
lighter than average in class (116g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
51
flash built-in
great zoom (380mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (250g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography information
Sony H20 Landscape photography information
34
fairly wide (25mm)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
36
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging info
Sony H20 Vlogging info
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average in class (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (250 grams)
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony H20
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus range - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
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), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $150 $249