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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A99 II

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Alpha A99 II front
Portability
57
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A99 II 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 A99 II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 849g - 143 x 104 x 76mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony A99
Photography Glossary

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A99 II Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung DV150F and Sony A99 II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The DV150F was unveiled 4 years earlier than the A99 II which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the DV150F scores vs the A99 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony A99 II

 DV150F A99 II 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A99 II over the Samsung DV150F

 A99 II DV150F 
ReleasedSeptember 2016January 2013Newer by 45 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k460kClearer screen (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony A99 II

 DV150F A99 II 

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A99 II Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung DV150F provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony A99 II has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the DV150F versus the A99 II.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A99 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and A99 II is 96 and 57 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A99 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A99 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and A99 II.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DV150F with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A99 II will offer greater detail having an extra 26MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged DV150F is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A99 II sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A99 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A99 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A99 II as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
86
has manual focus
high megapixels (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography features
Sony A99 II Street photography features
56
lighter than others (116g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography information
Sony A99 II Sports photography information
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery (490 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography advice
Sony A99 II Travel photography advice
69
lighter than others (116g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
70
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
high megapixels (42MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (490 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography factors
Sony A99 II Landscape photography factors
34
pretty wide (25mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery (490 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
Vlogging with Sony A99 II
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
78
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A99 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony A99 II
 Samsung DV150FSony Alpha A99 II
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV150F Sony Alpha A99 II
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-01-07 2016-09-19
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 399
Cross type focus points - 79
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Off, auto, fill, slow sync, redeye reduction, rear sync, high-speed sync, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lbs) 849 grams (1.87 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 143 x 104 x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 2317
Other
Battery life - 490 photos
Battery form - NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery & charger
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC/MS Duo slots
Storage slots 1 Two
Retail pricing $150 $3,198