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Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX30V

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX20V
  • New Model is Sony HX50V
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX30V Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX30V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was introduced 11 months after the HX30V which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the DV150F matches up versus the HX30V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony HX30V

 DV150F HX30V 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Samsung DV150F

 HX30V DV150F 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony HX30V

 DV150F HX30V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV150F has outside dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the DV150F vs the HX30V.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and HX30V is 96 and 90 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and HX30V.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX30V to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The younger DV150F will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
45
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography info
Sony HX30V Street photography info
56
lighter than average (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (254 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
Sports photography with Sony HX30V
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography highlights
Sony HX30V Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than average (116g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than others (254 grams)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography features
Sony HX30V Landscape photography features
34
decently wide (25mm)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
50
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging features
Sony HX30V Vlogging features
32
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (254g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony HX30V
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 All around 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
Battery form - 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 Single Single
Launch cost $150 $420