Samsung DV150F vs Sony HX9V

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung DV150F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are available at Samsung DV150F Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

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.

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

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.