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Samsung DV150F vs Sony W330

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W330 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony W330 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung DV150F versus Sony W330, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was brought out 3 years later than the W330 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the DV150F grades versus the W330 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony W330

 DV150F W330 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 37 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Samsung DV150F

 W330 DV150F 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony W330

 DV150F W330 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung DV150F features physical measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Samsung DV150F versus Sony W330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the DV150F compared to the W330.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W330 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and W330 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and W330.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung DV150F to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent DV150F is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W330 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung DV150F
Street photography with Sony W330
56
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography factors
Sony W330 Sports photography factors
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography factors
Sony W330 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than average in class (116g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography info
Sony W330 Landscape photography info
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging info
Sony W330 Vlogging info
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
supports face detection focus
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
26
rather wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony W330
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 grams (0.26 lbs) 128 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $150 $170