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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A3000

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A3000 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Successor is Sony a3500
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A3000 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung DV150F vs Sony A3000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is very close but the DV150F (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The DV150F was announced 7 months before the A3000 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the DV150F matches up against the A3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony A3000

 DV150F A3000 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Samsung DV150F

 A3000 DV150F 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2013More modern by 7 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony A3000

 DV150F A3000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV150F has got outside measurements 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 A3000 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Samsung DV150F vs Sony A3000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the DV150F compared to the A3000.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and A3000 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and A3000.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DV150F with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A3000 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged DV150F will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography info
Sony A3000 Portrait photography info
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition (116g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography highlights
Sony A3000 Sports photography highlights
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
60
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 shots)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (116 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
60
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (411g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
Landscape photography with Sony A3000
34
really wide (25mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (470 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony A3000 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
26
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (411g)
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony A3000
 Samsung DV150FSony Alpha A3000
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV150F Sony Alpha A3000
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-08-27
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ image
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash modes - Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lb) 411 grams (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1068
Other
Battery life - 470 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC -
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $150 $398