Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX400V

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX400V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was manufactured 13 months earlier than the HX400V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the DV150F scores versus the HX400V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung DV150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are available at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV150F has got external measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX400V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the DV150F and the HX400V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and HX400V is 96 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and HX400V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX400V to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older DV150F will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.