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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A230

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A230 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A200
  • Replacement is Sony A290
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A230 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Samsung DV150F and Sony A230, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and A230 (10MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The DV150F was announced 3 years later than the A230 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the DV150F scores versus the A230 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony A230

 DV150F A230 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2009More recent by 45 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Samsung DV150F

 A230 DV150F 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony A230

 DV150F A230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F has physical dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony A230 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the DV150F versus the A230.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A230 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and A230 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV150F and A230.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DV150F using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung DV150F will deliver greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent DV150F is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography advice
Sony A230 Portrait photography advice
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography advice
Sony A230 Street photography advice
56
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony A230 as a Sports photography camera
36
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
bad battery power (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography advice
Sony A230 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
45
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography information
Sony A230 Landscape photography information
34
decently wide (25mm)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
51
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
bad battery power (230 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging factors
Sony A230 Vlogging factors
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focus
lighter than average in class (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
9
no video recording
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony A230
 Samsung DV150FSony Alpha DSLR-A230
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-05-18
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lb) 490 grams (1.08 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 531
Other
Battery life - 230 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $150 $569