Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7R

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung DV150F versus Sony A7R, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and A7R (36MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The DV150F was revealed 13 months before the A7R which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the DV150F grades versus the A7R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung DV150F & Sony Alpha A7R. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung DV150F Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV150F has external measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony A7R has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the DV150F vs the A7R.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and A7R is 96 and 78 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and A7R.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DV150F with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A7R will produce greater detail because of its extra 20MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged DV150F will be behind in sensor tech.