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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX50

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX50 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 WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX50 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung DV150F and Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The DV150F was manufactured 12 months after the WX50 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the DV150F matches up against the WX50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony WX50

 DV150F WX50 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung DV150F

 WX50 DV150F 
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony WX50

 DV150F WX50 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV150F comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Samsung DV150F and Sony WX50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the DV150F against the WX50.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV150F and WX50.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger DV150F should have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Portrait photography camera
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography advice
Sony WX50 Street photography advice
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography features
Sony WX50 Sports photography features
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography highlights
Sony WX50 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition (116g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (117g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
34
rather wide (25mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
38
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging factors
Sony WX50 Vlogging factors
32
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony WX50
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd Clearfoto TFT LCD display
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 rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lb) 117 grams (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 - 240 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $150 $250