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Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX7V

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX7V Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Samsung DV150F versus Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was manufactured 18 months later than the HX7V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the DV150F scores vs the HX7V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony HX7V

 DV150F HX7V 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 18 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Samsung DV150F

 HX7V DV150F 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony HX7V

 DV150F HX7V 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV150F provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the DV150F versus the HX7V.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and HX7V is 96 and 92 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV150F and HX7V.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher DV150F provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography factors
Sony HX7V Portrait photography factors
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography factors
Sony HX7V Street photography factors
56
lighter than competitors (116g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography factors
Sony HX7V Sports photography factors
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography details
Sony HX7V Travel photography details
69
lighter than competitors (116g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
67
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography information
Sony HX7V Landscape photography information
34
quite wide (25mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging information
Sony HX7V Vlogging information
32
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors (116g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony HX7V
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 lb) 208 grams (0.46 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 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 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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $150 $499