Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7R
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7R Key Specs
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- 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
- Revealed January 2013
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- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Launched February 2014
- Successor is Sony A7R II
Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7R Overview
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7R Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony A7R
DV150F | A7R | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Samsung DV150F
A7R | DV150F | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | January 2013 | More modern by 13 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 460k | Crisper screen (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony A7R
DV150F | A7R | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Samsung DV150F versus Sony A7R in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7R Specifications
Samsung DV150F | Sony Alpha A7R | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung DV150F | Sony Alpha A7R |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 36 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 7360 x 4912 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd | Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 116 grams (0.26 lb) | 465 grams (1.03 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 95 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2746 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $150 | $1,898 |