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Samsung DV150F vs Sony S980

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung DV150F vs Sony S980 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 S980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony S980 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Samsung DV150F and Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and S980 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was manufactured 3 years after the S980 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the DV150F grades against the S980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony S980

 DV150F S980 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 48 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Samsung DV150F

 S980 DV150F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony S980

 DV150F S980 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung DV150F enjoys external 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) whilst the Sony S980 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the DV150F vs the S980.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony S980 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and S980 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and S980.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung DV150F to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger DV150F should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S980 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography factors
Sony S980 Street photography factors
56
lighter than competition in class (116g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography info
Sony S980 Sports photography info
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony S980 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (116g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
Landscape photography with Sony S980
34
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
Vlogging with Sony S980
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony S980
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 gr (0.26 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $150 $300