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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7 II

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
72
Features
84
Overall
76

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7 II 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released November 2014
  • Older Model is Sony A7
  • New Model is Sony A7 III
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7 II Overview

Here is a complete review of the Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7 II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The DV150F was launched 22 months prior to the A7 II making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the DV150F grades vs the A7 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony A7 II

 DV150F A7 II 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Samsung DV150F

 A7 II DV150F 
ReleasedNovember 2014January 2013Fresher by 22 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k460kCrisper display (+770k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony A7 II

 DV150F A7 II 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F has external dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the DV150F versus the A7 II.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and A7 II is 96 and 69 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and A7 II.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DV150F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A7 II will give more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older DV150F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
83
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung DV150F
Street photography with Sony A7 II
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
81
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
Sports photography with Sony A7 II
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
Travel photography with Sony A7 II
69
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
62
weather proof
good resolution (24 megapixels)
not so great battery life (350 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
Landscape photography with Sony A7 II
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging details
Sony A7 II Vlogging details
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
37
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony A7 II
 Samsung DV150FSony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Alpha A7 II
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-07 2014-11-20
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 117
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 lbs) 599 gr (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2449
Other
Battery life - 350 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $150 $1,456