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Samsung DV150F vs Sony W530

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W530 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony W530 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Samsung DV150F vs Sony W530, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was launched 2 years later than the W530 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the DV150F matches up versus the W530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony W530

 DV150F W530 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung DV150F

 W530 DV150F 

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony W530

 DV150F W530 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV150F offers outer measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W530 has proportions of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the DV150F versus the W530.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W530 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and W530.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung DV150F to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger DV150F is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography details
Sony W530 Portrait photography details
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography highlights
Sony W530 Street photography highlights
56
lighter than average in class (116g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony W530 as a Sports photography camera
36
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography info
Sony W530 Travel photography info
69
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography factors
Sony W530 Landscape photography factors
34
pretty wide (25mm)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
33
pretty wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging advice
Sony W530 Vlogging advice
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focus
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
26
pretty wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony W530
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 grams (0.26 pounds) 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $150 $269