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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7 III

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Old Model is Sony A7 II
  • Updated by Sony A7 IV
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7 III Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7 III, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and A7 III (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The DV150F was introduced 6 years earlier than the A7 III which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the DV150F grades vs the A7 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony A7 III

 DV150F A7 III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Samsung DV150F

 A7 III DV150F 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2013More modern by 62 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony A7 III

 DV150F A7 III 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung DV150F enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the DV150F compared to the A7 III.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and A7 III is 96 and 63 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and A7 III.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DV150F using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7 III will provide you with greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged DV150F will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography information
Sony A7 III Portrait photography information
35
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
84
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography details
Sony A7 III Street photography details
56
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Sports photography camera
36
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (610 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography info
Sony A7 III Travel photography info
69
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
73
great battery pack (610 per charge)
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent MP (24MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Landscape photography camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
85
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
great battery pack (610 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
Vlogging with Sony A7 III
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony A7 III
 Samsung DV150FSony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Alpha A7 III
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-07 2018-02-27
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 693
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 grams (0.26 pounds) 650 grams (1.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3730
Other
Battery life - 610 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Two
Launch price $150 $1,998