Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX150
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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Portability
95 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
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95 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX150 Key Specs
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Launched January 2012
Sony WX150
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(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced February 2012
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The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung DV300F versus Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe DV300F was manufactured within a month of the WX150 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the DV300F scores vs the WX150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV300F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony WX150
| DV300F | WX150 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung DV300F
| WX150 | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony WX150
| DV300F | WX150 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | February 2012 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV300F has external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the DV300F against the WX150.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV300F and WX150.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX150 to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively.
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sony WX150 Street photography factors
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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lighter than average in class (133 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
lighter than average (133 grams)
decent megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX150 Specifications
| Samsung DV300F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung DV300F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-01-02 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 | 16MP | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 461k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.10 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 133g (0.29 lb) | 133g (0.29 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 life | - | 240 photographs |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP88 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $200 | $300 |