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Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX200V

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX200V Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX200V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was announced 12 months after the TX200V so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the DV150F scores against the TX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony TX200V

 DV150F TX200V 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung DV150F

 TX200V DV150F 
Display dimension3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony TX200V

 DV150F TX200V 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV150F enjoys outer 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 TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the DV150F versus the TX200V.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and TX200V is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and TX200V.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX200V to provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent DV150F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography information
Sony TX200V Sports photography information
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography highlights
Sony TX200V Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
71
environment proof
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
Landscape photography with Sony TX200V
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
47
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging advice
Sony TX200V Vlogging advice
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
35
rather wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony TX200V
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116g (0.26 pounds) 129g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 220 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $150 $500