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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX300

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX300 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • New Model is Sony WX350
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX300 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was introduced very close to the WX300 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the DV150F matches up versus the WX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony WX300

 DV150F WX300 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung DV150F

 WX300 DV150F 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony WX300

 DV150F WX300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2013Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F comes with physical 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) and the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the DV150F and the WX300.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and WX300.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX300 to offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
36
MP count good (18MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography information
Sony WX300 Street photography information
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (166g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
Sports photography with Sony WX300
36
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography information
Sony WX300 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (116 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
71
lighter than competitors in class (166 grams)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
44
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging information
Sony WX300 Vlogging information
32
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (116g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (166g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony WX300
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech 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 speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116g (0.26 lbs) 166g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $150 $330