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Samsung DV150F vs Sony W550

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W550 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 W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony W550 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony W550

 DV150F W550 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 18 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Samsung DV150F

 W550 DV150F 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony W550

 DV150F W550 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W550 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W550 size comparison

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

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W550 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W550 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W550 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W550 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W550 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography info
Sony W550 Street photography info
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony W550 as a Sports photography camera
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography factors
Sony W550 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition in class (116g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W550 as a Landscape photography camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging factors
Sony W550 Vlogging factors
32
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony W550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony W550
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-07-24
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116g (0.26 pounds) 110g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 -
Pricing at release $150 $119