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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX220

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX220 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX220 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung DV150F versus Sony WX220, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was unveiled 13 months earlier than the WX220 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the DV150F grades versus the WX220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony WX220

 DV150F WX220 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Samsung DV150F

 WX220 DV150F 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 13 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony WX220

 DV150F WX220 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV150F enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Samsung DV150F versus Sony WX220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the DV150F vs the WX220.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and WX220.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX220 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged DV150F is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
Portrait photography with Sony WX220
35
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
good resolution (18MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography features
Sony WX220 Street photography features
56
lighter than competition in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
Sports photography with Sony WX220
36
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography features
Sony WX220 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
Landscape photography with Sony WX220
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
Vlogging with Sony WX220
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony WX220
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116g (0.26 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 210 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $150 $198