Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7

The following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung DV150F versus Sony A7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and A7 (24MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The DV150F was revealed 12 months before the A7 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the DV150F matches up against the A7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung DV150F and Sony Alpha A7. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung DV150F has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony A7 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Check out the Samsung DV150F versus Sony A7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the DV150F vs the A7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and A7 is 96 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and A7.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DV150F with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A7 will give you extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged DV150F is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.