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Samsung DV150F vs Sony W370

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W370 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony W370 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung DV150F and Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The DV150F was launched 3 years after the W370 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the DV150F matches up versus the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony W370

 DV150F W370 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung DV150F

 W370 DV150F 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony W370

 DV150F W370 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV150F enjoys external dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the DV150F versus the W370.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and W370 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and W370.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung DV150F to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher DV150F is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
Portrait photography with Sony W370
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (116g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography factors
Sony W370 Sports photography factors
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography features
Sony W370 Travel photography features
69
lighter than others in class (116g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
58
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
Landscape photography with Sony W370
34
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging advice
Sony W370 Vlogging advice
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony W370
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-01-07
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.6-5.6
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lb) 179 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $150 $230