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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX150

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX150 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX150 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was unveiled 11 months later than the WX150 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the DV150F scores against the WX150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony WX150

 DV150F WX150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung DV150F

 WX150 DV150F 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony WX150

 DV150F WX150 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F offers physical 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 WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the DV150F and the WX150.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV150F and WX150.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX150 to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer DV150F should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung DV150F
Street photography with Sony WX150
56
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Sports photography camera
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography advice
Sony WX150 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
71
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
Landscape photography with Sony WX150
34
decently wide (25mm)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
46
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX150 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony WX150
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 gr (0.26 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 240 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $150 $300