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Samsung DV150F vs Sony H400

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Samsung DV150F vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Released February 2014
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony H400 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony H400

 DV150F H400 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Samsung DV150F

 H400 DV150F 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony H400

 DV150F H400 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony H400 size comparison

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

Samsung DV150F vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H400 as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography factors
Sony H400 Street photography factors
56
lighter than average (116 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony H400 as a Sports photography camera
36
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography advice
Sony H400 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than average (116 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
53
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (1550mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (628 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography factors
Sony H400 Landscape photography factors
34
decently wide (25mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
44
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony H400 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focus
lighter than average (116 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
26
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
comes with mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competitors in class (628 grams)
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony H400
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.4-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 8.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 X 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116g (0.26 lb) 628g (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
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 life - 300 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $268