Samsung DV150F vs Sony A500
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A500 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2013
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- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Launched August 2009
- Updated by Sony A560
Samsung DV150F vs Sony A500 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Samsung DV150F and Sony A500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and A500 (12MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe DV150F was revealed 3 years later than the A500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the DV150F scores vs the A500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung DV150F vs Sony A500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung DV150F & Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung DV150F Gallery & Sony A500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony A500
DV150F | A500 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | August 2009 | More recent by 41 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Samsung DV150F
A500 | DV150F | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony A500
DV150F | A500 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung DV150F vs Sony A500 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung DV150F has got physical measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony A500 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).
Compare the Samsung DV150F and Sony A500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the DV150F vs the A500.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and A500 is 96 and 63 respectively.
Samsung DV150F vs Sony A500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and A500.
All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DV150F having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung DV150F will give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer DV150F should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A500 Specifications
Samsung DV150F | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung DV150F | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2009-08-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4272 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
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 | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 116g (0.26 lbs) | 630g (1.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 772 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 520 images |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $150 | $638 |