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Samsung DV150F vs Sony W650

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W650 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony W650 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung DV150F versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was brought out 13 months after the W650 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the DV150F scores against the W650 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony W650

 DV150F W650 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung DV150F

 W650 DV150F 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony W650

 DV150F W650 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung DV150F versus Sony W650 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the DV150F against the W650.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W650 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and W650 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and W650.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you need to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger DV150F is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W650 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography features
Sony W650 Street photography features
56
lighter than others (116g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (124g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony W650 as a Sports photography camera
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony W650 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (116g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than average (124g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography info
Sony W650 Landscape photography info
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
Vlogging with Sony W650
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
supports face detect focus
lighter than others (116g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average (124g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony W650
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
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 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 life - 220 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $150 $140