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Samsung DV150F vs Sony W730

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W730 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony W730 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Samsung DV150F versus Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was manufactured within a month of the W730 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the DV150F matches up vs the W730 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony W730

 DV150F W730 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Samsung DV150F

 W730 DV150F 

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony W730

 DV150F W730 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV150F offers outside dimensions 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 W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung DV150F versus Sony W730 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the DV150F against the W730.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and W730 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and W730.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography advice
Sony W730 Portrait photography advice
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (116g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than average (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography details
Sony W730 Sports photography details
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
Travel photography with Sony W730
69
lighter than competition in class (116g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
71
lighter than average (122g)
features touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W730 as a Landscape photography camera
34
really wide (25mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
39
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging info
Sony W730 Vlogging info
32
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average (122 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony W730
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 lb) 122 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $150 $138