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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX350

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX350 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Renewed by Sony WX500
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung DV150F and Sony WX350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was introduced 13 months prior to the WX350 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the DV150F scores vs the WX350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony WX350

 DV150F WX350 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung DV150F

 WX350 DV150F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony WX350

 DV150F WX350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV150F has got external measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Samsung DV150F and Sony WX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the DV150F versus the WX350.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and WX350 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and WX350.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony WX350 to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older DV150F will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX350 Portrait photography highlights
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
MP count decent (18MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung DV150F
Street photography with Sony WX350
56
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (164g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography information
Sony WX350 Sports photography information
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography info
Sony WX350 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
72
great battery pack (470 per charge)
lighter than competitors (164 grams)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
34
quite wide (25mm)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
47
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging features
Sony WX350 Vlogging features
32
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony WX350
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2014-02-13
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.30 m
External flash
Auto exposure 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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116g (0.26 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - 470 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $150 $270