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Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX200V

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX200V 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 HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX100V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX300
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX200V Overview

Lets look much closer at the Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX200V, former being 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 HX200V (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was brought out 9 months later than the HX200V so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the DV150F matches up versus the HX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony HX200V

 DV150F HX200V 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2012Fresher by 9 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Samsung DV150F

 HX200V DV150F 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony HX200V

 DV150F HX200V 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung DV150F comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the DV150F against the HX200V.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and HX200V is 96 and 66 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and HX200V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX200V to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher DV150F is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18MP)
provides face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung DV150F
Street photography with Sony HX200V
56
lighter than competition in class (116g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
51
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography factors
Sony HX200V Sports photography factors
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
56
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (450 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
Travel photography with Sony HX200V
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lighter than competition in class (116g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
57
great battery pack (450 shots)
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (583g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Landscape photography camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
great battery pack (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
Vlogging with Sony HX200V
32
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
27
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (583g)
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony HX200V
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-05-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 12.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 lb) 583 gr (1.29 lb)
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 life - 450 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $150 $480