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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A9

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A9 Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Refreshed by Sony A9 II
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A9 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung DV150F and Sony A9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and A9 (24MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The DV150F was announced 5 years earlier than the A9 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the DV150F matches up against the A9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony A9

 DV150F A9 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Samsung DV150F

 A9 DV150F 
ReleasedApril 2017January 2013More modern by 52 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k460kCrisper display (+980k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony A9

 DV150F A9 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung DV150F provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung DV150F and Sony A9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the DV150F vs the A9.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A9 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and A9 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV150F and A9.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DV150F having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A9 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged DV150F will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
Portrait photography with Sony A9
35
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
83
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung DV150F
Street photography with Sony A9
56
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
Sports photography with Sony A9
36
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
86
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (650 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony A9 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
73
better than average battery pack (650 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A9 as a Landscape photography camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
85
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (650 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging factors
Sony A9 Vlogging factors
32
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (116g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
36
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony A9
 Samsung DV150FSony Alpha A9
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV150F Sony Alpha A9
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2013-01-07 2017-04-19
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 693
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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 lbs) 673 grams (1.48 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3517
Other
Battery life - 650 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single 2
Retail pricing $150 $4,498