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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX5

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX5 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX5 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was introduced 2 years after the WX5 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the DV150F matches up versus the WX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony WX5

 DV150F WX5 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 31 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung DV150F

 WX5 DV150F 
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony WX5

 DV150F WX5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung DV150F comes with 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 WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the DV150F compared to the WX5.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and WX5.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung DV150F to offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent DV150F is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition (116g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography info
Sony WX5 Sports photography info
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography info
Sony WX5 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition (116g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography advice
Sony WX5 Landscape photography advice
34
decently wide (25mm)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
37
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging features
Sony WX5 Vlogging features
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external mic port
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony WX5
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.8"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116g (0.26 lb) 146g (0.32 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 All around 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-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $150 $250