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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7R IV 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 A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R III
  • Updated by Sony A7R V
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7R IV Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Samsung DV150F versus Sony A7R IV, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The DV150F was unveiled 7 years earlier than the A7R IV which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the DV150F grades against the A7R IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony A7R IV

 DV150F A7R IV 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Samsung DV150F

 A7R IV DV150F 
ReleasedJuly 2019January 2013Newer by 79 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1440k460kCrisper screen (+980k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony A7R IV

 DV150F A7R IV 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung DV150F enjoys outside measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung DV150F versus Sony A7R IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the DV150F and the A7R IV.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and A7R IV is 96 and 62 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and A7R IV.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DV150F using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R IV will show greater detail having an extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged DV150F will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Portrait photography camera
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
88
has manual focus
MP count great (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography details
Sony A7R IV Sports photography details
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (670 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography factors
Sony A7R IV Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition (116 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
74
better than average battery power (670 shots)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count great (61 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Landscape photography camera
34
really wide (25mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
88
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery power (670 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R IV as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition (116 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
37
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony A7R IV
 Samsung DV150FSony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Alpha A7R IV
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-07 2019-07-16
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 3200 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 567
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 -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 lbs) 665 gr (1.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.8
DXO Low light score not tested 3344
Other
Battery life - 670 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One Dual
Pricing at launch $150 $3,498