Samsung DV150F vs Sony A7S III

In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung DV150F and Sony A7S III, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The DV150F was released 8 years earlier than the A7S III and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the DV150F grades against the A7S III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung DV150F and Sony Alpha A7S III. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV150F offers external dimensions 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 A7S III has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Look at the Samsung DV150F and Sony A7S III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the DV150F versus the A7S III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and A7S III is 96 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and A7S III.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DV150F because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung DV150F will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older DV150F will be behind in sensor tech.