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Samsung DV150F vs Sony W230

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W230 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony W230 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Samsung DV150F and Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was revealed 3 years later than the W230 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the DV150F matches up against the W230 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony W230

 DV150F W230 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 48 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Samsung DV150F

 W230 DV150F 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony W230

 DV150F W230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung DV150F enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung DV150F and Sony W230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the DV150F versus the W230.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and W230 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and W230.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung DV150F to render greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher DV150F will have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography details
Sony W230 Street photography details
56
lighter than competition (116g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography highlights
Sony W230 Sports photography highlights
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography highlights
Sony W230 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition (116 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography features
Sony W230 Landscape photography features
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging features
Sony W230 Vlogging features
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony W230
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2009-02-17
Body design 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 gr (0.26 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical 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 All around 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 shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $150 $180