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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX70

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX70 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX70 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was introduced 12 months after the WX70 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the DV150F matches up vs the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony WX70

 DV150F WX70 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung DV150F

 WX70 DV150F 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony WX70

 DV150F WX70 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F offers 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 WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the DV150F and the WX70.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and WX70.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of images but you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent DV150F provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography info
Sony WX70 Street photography info
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography details
Sony WX70 Sports photography details
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
Travel photography with Sony WX70
69
lighter than competition (116 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (114g)
supports touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography information
Sony WX70 Landscape photography information
34
fairly wide (25mm)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
Vlogging with Sony WX70
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
36
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (114g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony WX70
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 gr (0.26 lb) 114 gr (0.25 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 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 life - 240 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $150 $242