Samsung DV150F vs Sony A99 II

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung DV150F and Sony Alpha A99 II. The full galleries are available at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Sony A99 II Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Samsung DV150F and Sony A99 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.