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Samsung DV150F vs Sony S930

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung DV150F vs Sony S930 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 S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony S930 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung DV150F vs Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was unveiled 4 years after the S930 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the DV150F scores versus the S930 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony S930

 DV150F S930 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 49 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k112kCrisper screen (+348k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Samsung DV150F

 S930 DV150F 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony S930

 DV150F S930 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV150F offers 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) and the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the DV150F and the S930.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony S930 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and S930 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and S930.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung DV150F to offer greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer DV150F should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography features
Sony S930 Portrait photography features
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung DV150F
Street photography with Sony S930
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (116g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography factors
Sony S930 Landscape photography factors
34
really wide (25mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging advice
Sony S930 Vlogging advice
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony S930
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.4"
Display resolution 460k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116g (0.26 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $150 $219