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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX80

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX80 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX80 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung DV150F versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was brought out very close to the WX80 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the DV150F matches up against the WX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony WX80

 DV150F WX80 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung DV150F

 WX80 DV150F 

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony WX80

 DV150F WX80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung DV150F comes with external dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the DV150F compared to the WX80.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV150F and WX80.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should always factor the age of the cameras into account.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography details
Sony WX80 Portrait photography details
35
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography information
Sony WX80 Street photography information
56
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than others (124g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography highlights
Sony WX80 Sports photography highlights
36
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography advice
Sony WX80 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
71
lighter than others (124g)
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography details
Sony WX80 Landscape photography details
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decently wide (25mm)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
Vlogging with Sony WX80
32
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (124g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony WX80
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116g (0.26 pounds) 124g (0.27 pounds)
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 life - 240 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $150 $276