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Samsung DV150F vs Sony W220

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W220 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 W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony W220 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung DV150F and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was introduced 4 years later than the W220 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the DV150F matches up against the W220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony W220

 DV150F W220 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 49 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung DV150F

 W220 DV150F 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony W220

 DV150F W220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F enjoys 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 W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the DV150F and the W220.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and W220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and W220.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung DV150F to give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger DV150F provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography advice
Sony W220 Sports photography advice
36
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
Travel photography with Sony W220
69
lighter than average in class (116g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
Landscape photography with Sony W220
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging info
Sony W220 Vlogging info
32
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony W220
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 gr (0.26 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 22mm (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
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $150 $160