Samsung DV150F vs Sony A330

Lets look closer at the Samsung DV150F vs Sony A330, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and A330 (10MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The DV150F was released 3 years later than the A330 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the DV150F matches up versus the A330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung DV150F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung DV150F offers external measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Compare the Samsung DV150F vs Sony A330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the DV150F versus the A330.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and A330 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and A330.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DV150F because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung DV150F will give greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger DV150F will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.