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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX150

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(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
(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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Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX150 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Sony WX150

 DV300F WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung DV300F

 WX150 DV300F 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Sony WX150

 DV300F WX150 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2012Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography advice
Sony WX150 Portrait photography advice
34
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
38
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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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography factors
Sony WX150 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
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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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
Sports photography with Sony WX150
44
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
46
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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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography highlights
Sony WX150 Travel photography highlights
69
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)
71
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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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
43
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
46
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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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging highlights
Sony WX150 Vlogging highlights
33
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
35
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Sony WX150
 Samsung DV300FSony 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