Samsung DV150F vs Sony W310

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung DV150F versus Sony W310, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was announced 3 years later than the W310 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the DV150F scores versus the W310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung DV150F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are available at Samsung DV150F Gallery & Sony W310 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV150F provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung DV150F versus Sony W310 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the DV150F versus the W310.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and W310.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung DV150F to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher DV150F will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.