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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX1

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX1 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX1 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Samsung DV150F and Sony WX1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor size.

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The DV150F was announced 3 years after the WX1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the DV150F matches up versus the WX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony WX1

 DV150F WX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 42 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung DV150F

 WX1 DV150F 

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony WX1

 DV150F WX1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the DV150F vs the WX1.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and WX1.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DV150F with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung DV150F will offer you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern DV150F will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography advice
Sony WX1 Portrait photography advice
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography info
Sony WX1 Sports photography info
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography details
Sony WX1 Travel photography details
69
lighter than others in class (116g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
56
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (149g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography features
Sony WX1 Landscape photography features
34
really wide (25mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging advice
Sony WX1 Vlogging advice
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focus
lighter than others in class (116g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average (149g)
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony WX1
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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 format MPEG-4, 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 116 grams (0.26 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $150 $149