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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX500

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX500 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 WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Old Model is Sony WX350
Photography Glossary

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX500 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung DV150F versus Sony WX500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was revealed 3 years before the WX500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the DV150F matches up vs the WX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony WX500

 DV150F WX500 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung DV150F

 WX500 DV150F 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2013More modern by 27 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony WX500

 DV150F WX500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV150F provides outer 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 WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the DV150F compared to the WX500.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and WX500 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and WX500.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony WX500 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged DV150F will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography features
Sony WX500 Portrait photography features
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
megapixel count good (18MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography information
Sony WX500 Street photography information
56
lighter than average (116g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (236g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography information
Sony WX500 Sports photography information
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (360 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography features
Sony WX500 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average (116g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
71
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (236g)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography features
Sony WX500 Landscape photography features
34
decently wide (25mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
49
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging highlights
Sony WX500 Vlogging highlights
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focus
lighter than average (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
35
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (236g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony WX500
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
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 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 116 grams (0.26 lb) 236 grams (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 life - 360 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $150 $348