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Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX100V

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX100V 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • New Model is Sony HX200V
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX100V Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Samsung DV150F versus Sony HX100V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was launched 15 months after the HX100V which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the DV150F scores vs the HX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony HX100V

 DV150F HX100V 
LaunchedJanuary 2013October 2011Newer by 15 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Samsung DV150F

 HX100V DV150F 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony HX100V

 DV150F HX100V 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung DV150F enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Look at the Samsung DV150F versus Sony HX100V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the DV150F compared to the HX100V.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and HX100V is 96 and 66 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and HX100V.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent DV150F provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
Portrait photography with Sony HX100V
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (116g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Sports photography camera
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
54
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
great zoom (810mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (577g)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Landscape photography camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
47
manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging information
Sony HX100V Vlogging information
31
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focus
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
25
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (577 grams)
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony HX100V
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-10-21
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.6
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 pounds) 577 gr (1.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $150 $429