Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX500
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung DV150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony WX500
DV150F | WX500 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung DV150F
WX500 | DV150F | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | January 2013 | More modern by 27 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony WX500
DV150F | WX500 | |||
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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).
Contrast the Samsung DV150F versus Sony WX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and WX500 is 96 and 91 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Samsung DV150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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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 |