Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX1
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 42 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX1 Specifications
| Samsung DV150F | Sony 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 |