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Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX20V

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX20V 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX10V
  • Replacement is Sony HX30V
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX20V Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung DV150F versus Sony HX20V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was launched 6 months after the HX20V which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the DV150F matches up vs the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony HX20V

 DV150F HX20V 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Samsung DV150F

 HX20V DV150F 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony HX20V

 DV150F HX20V 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung DV150F has got external measurements 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 HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the DV150F versus the HX20V.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and HX20V is 96 and 90 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and HX20V.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX20V to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography information
Sony HX20V Portrait photography information
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
45
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography details
Sony HX20V Street photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (116g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (254 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Sports photography camera
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
Travel photography with Sony HX20V
69
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than others (254g)
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
Landscape photography with Sony HX20V
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really wide (25mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging details
Sony HX20V Vlogging details
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (254g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony HX20V
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-07-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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 grams (0.26 lbs) 254 grams (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 - 320 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $150 $397