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Samsung DV150F vs Sony QX10

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Samsung DV150F vs Sony QX10 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 QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2013
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony QX10 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Samsung DV150F and Sony QX10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was launched 8 months earlier than the QX10 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the DV150F grades versus the QX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony QX10

 DV150F QX10 
Display size2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution460k0kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Samsung DV150F

 QX10 DV150F 
IntroducedSeptember 2013January 2013More recent by 8 months

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony QX10

 DV150F QX10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung DV150F vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung DV150F has exterior measurements 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 QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung DV150F and Sony QX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the DV150F vs the QX10.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and QX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and QX10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony QX10 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older DV150F is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography advice
Sony QX10 Portrait photography advice
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
megapixel count good (18MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography advice
Sony QX10 Street photography advice
56
lighter than average (116g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than others (105 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography highlights
Sony QX10 Sports photography highlights
36
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography information
Sony QX10 Travel photography information
69
lighter than average (116g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than others (105 grams)
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
Landscape photography with Sony QX10
34
fairly wide (25mm)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
38
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging info
Sony QX10 Vlogging info
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others (105 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1440 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony QX10
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Type Small Sensor Compact Lens-style
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-09-04
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch -
Resolution of display 460k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - None
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116g (0.26 lbs) 105g (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 220 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $150 $250