Samsung DV150F vs Sony W550

Following is a extended assessment of the Samsung DV150F versus Sony W550, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was announced 18 months after the W550 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the DV150F grades versus the W550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung DV150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV150F has physical measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung DV150F versus Sony W550 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the DV150F and the W550.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and W550 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and W550.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung DV150F to deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger DV150F will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.