Samsung DV150F vs Sony H50

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung DV150F versus Sony H50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was manufactured 4 years later than the H50 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the DV150F grades against the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung DV150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV150F features physical dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the DV150F compared to the H50.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and H50 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV150F and H50.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung DV150F to resolve extra detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent DV150F provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.