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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX30

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX30 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX30 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Samsung DV150F and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was revealed 18 months later than the WX30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the DV150F scores against the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony WX30

 DV150F WX30 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung DV150F

 WX30 DV150F 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony WX30

 DV150F WX30 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV150F enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the DV150F against the WX30.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV150F and WX30.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of images although you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger DV150F provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography information
Sony WX30 Portrait photography information
35
good resolution (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than others (116g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography advice
Sony WX30 Sports photography advice
36
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography advice
Sony WX30 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than others (116 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography details
Sony WX30 Landscape photography details
34
quite wide (25mm)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
Vlogging with Sony WX30
32
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focus
lighter than others (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
35
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony WX30
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 - 250 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $150 $259