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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A380

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A380 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Older Model is Sony A350
  • Later Model is Sony A390
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A380 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung DV150F and Sony A380, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the A380 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the DV150F (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DV150F was announced 3 years later than the A380 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the DV150F grades vs the A380 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony A380

 DV150F A380 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2009Fresher by 42 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Samsung DV150F

 A380 DV150F 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony A380

 DV150F A380 
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung DV150F features outer measurements 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 A380 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Examine the Samsung DV150F and Sony A380 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the DV150F and the A380.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A380 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and A380 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and A380.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DV150F having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Samsung DV150F will show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent DV150F will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography factors
Sony A380 Portrait photography factors
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography highlights
Sony A380 Street photography highlights
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
76
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony A380 as a Sports photography camera
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
59
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
not so great battery (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography advice
Sony A380 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition in class (116g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
53
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (500 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography information
Sony A380 Landscape photography information
34
pretty wide (25mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
61
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging factors
Sony A380 Vlogging factors
32
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony A380
 Samsung DV150FSony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV150F Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-01-07 2009-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lb) 519 grams (1.14 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 614
Other
Battery life - 500 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $150 $899