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Samsung DV150F vs Sony W830

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W830 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony W830 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Samsung DV150F versus Sony W830, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The DV150F was manufactured 12 months prior to the W830 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the DV150F grades against the W830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony W830

 DV150F W830 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung DV150F

 W830 DV150F 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony W830

 DV150F W830 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F provides physical 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 W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the DV150F against the W830.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W830 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and W830.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W830 to give you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged DV150F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W830 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
resolution is good (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography factors
Sony W830 Street photography factors
56
lighter than others (116g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography info
Sony W830 Sports photography info
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography information
Sony W830 Travel photography information
69
lighter than others (116g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
67
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W830 as a Landscape photography camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
41
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging factors
Sony W830 Vlogging factors
32
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focus
lighter than others (116g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony W830
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.3-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $150 $128