Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX1

Below is a extended analysis of the Samsung DV150F and Sony HX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The DV150F was unveiled 3 years later than the HX1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the DV150F scores versus the HX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung DV150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung DV150F has exterior measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Check out the Samsung DV150F and Sony HX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the DV150F and the HX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and HX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and HX1.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DV150F with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung DV150F will offer you more detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger DV150F will have a benefit in sensor innovation.