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Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX5

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX5 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX5 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung DV150F versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The DV150F was revealed 2 years later than the HX5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the DV150F matches up vs the HX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony HX5

 DV150F HX5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2010More recent by 32 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Samsung DV150F

 HX5 DV150F 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony HX5

 DV150F HX5 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F has outer 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) whilst the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the DV150F versus the HX5.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and HX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and HX5.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DV150F using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung DV150F will offer greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern DV150F is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography factors
Sony HX5 Street photography factors
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Sports photography camera
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
60
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography features
Sony HX5 Landscape photography features
34
decently wide (25mm)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX5 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony HX5
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $150 $275