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Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX9V

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX9V 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX9V Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung DV150F and Sony HX9V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was unveiled 18 months after the HX9V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the DV150F matches up vs the HX9V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony HX9V

 DV150F HX9V 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 18 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung DV150F

 HX9V DV150F 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony HX9V

 DV150F HX9V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung DV150F features outside dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the DV150F versus the HX9V.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and HX9V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and HX9V.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent DV150F will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography information
Sony HX9V Portrait photography information
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resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography details
Sony HX9V Street photography details
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lighter than competitors (116 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography details
Sony HX9V Sports photography details
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than competition (245 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX9V Landscape photography highlights
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fairly wide (25mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
Vlogging with Sony HX9V
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fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony HX9V
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116g (0.26 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 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
Retail price $150 $328