Samsung DV150F vs Sony H400

In this article, we are evaluating the Samsung DV150F and Sony H400, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was released 13 months prior to the H400 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the DV150F matches up versus the H400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV150F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung DV150F Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV150F has got outer measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony H400 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the DV150F vs the H400.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and H400 is 96 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and H400.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H400 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged DV150F will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.