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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX9

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX9 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX9 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was announced 2 years after the WX9 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the DV150F matches up against the WX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony WX9

 DV150F WX9 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung DV150F

 WX9 DV150F 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony WX9

 DV150F WX9 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV150F comes with outside dimensions 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 WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the DV150F compared to the WX9.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and WX9.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger DV150F will have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography features
Sony WX9 Portrait photography features
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography factors
Sony WX9 Street photography factors
56
lighter than others in class (116g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography info
Sony WX9 Sports photography info
36
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography information
Sony WX9 Travel photography information
69
lighter than others in class (116g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
67
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
Landscape photography with Sony WX9
34
fairly wide (25mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX9 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
provides face detection focus
lighter than others in class (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony WX9
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $150 $188