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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A350

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A350 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Introduced June 2008
  • Renewed by Sony A380
Photography Glossary

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A350 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung DV150F versus Sony A350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is pretty similar but the DV150F (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The DV150F was introduced 4 years after the A350 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the DV150F grades versus the A350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony A350

 DV150F A350 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2008Newer by 56 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Samsung DV150F

 A350 DV150F 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony A350

 DV150F A350 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F has outer measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the DV150F against the A350.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and A350 is 96 and 62 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and A350.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DV150F having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung DV150F will offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent DV150F is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
Portrait photography with Sony A350
35
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography details
Sony A350 Street photography details
56
lighter than others (116 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
66
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
more heavy than others (674g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
Sports photography with Sony A350
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography information
Sony A350 Travel photography information
69
lighter than others (116 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
51
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (674 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography factors
Sony A350 Landscape photography factors
34
fairly wide (25mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
64
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging advice
Sony A350 Vlogging advice
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
9
can't record video
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony A350
 Samsung DV150FSony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-01-07 2008-06-06
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 lbs) 674 gr (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 595
Other
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $150 $600