Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX220

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV150F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The full galleries are provided at Samsung DV150F Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.