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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7R

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7R 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony A7R

 DV150F A7R 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Samsung DV150F

 A7R DV150F 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 13 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kCrisper screen (+770k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony A7R

 DV150F A7R 
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).

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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.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7R size comparison

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

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography details
Sony A7R Portrait photography details
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
84
manual focus
fantastic sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography factors
Sony A7R Street photography factors
56
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
80
tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
lighter than competition (465g)
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R as a Sports photography camera
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (340 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
70
lighter than competition (465 grams)
environment proofing
fantastic sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
bad battery life (340 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
Landscape photography with Sony A7R
34
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
fantastic sensor resolution (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
Vlogging with Sony A7R
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
36
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
lighter than competition (465g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony A7R
 Samsung DV150FSony Alpha A7R
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