Samsung DV150F vs Sony W320

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung DV150F versus Sony W320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was launched 3 years later than the W320 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the DV150F grades versus the W320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung DV150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The complete galleries are available at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung DV150F features outside dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Samsung DV150F versus Sony W320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the DV150F against the W320.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and W320 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV150F and W320.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung DV150F to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern DV150F should have an advantage in sensor tech.