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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A580

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A580 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony A580
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Revealed May 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A100
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A580 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung DV150F vs Sony A580, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the A580 (16MP) is very well matched but the DV150F (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The DV150F was unveiled 20 months later than the A580 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the DV150F grades against the A580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony A580

 DV150F A580 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2011Fresher by 20 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Samsung DV150F

 A580 DV150F 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony A580

 DV150F A580 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung DV150F features outside 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 A580 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the DV150F and the A580.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A580 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and A580 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A580 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and A580.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The DV150F features the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The more modern DV150F will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A580 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A580 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography info
Sony A580 Portrait photography info
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung DV150F
Street photography with Sony A580
56
lighter than competition in class (116g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
75
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography highlights
Sony A580 Sports photography highlights
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
78
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
good battery (1,050 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography details
Sony A580 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
61
good battery (1,050 per charge)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
Landscape photography with Sony A580
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (1,050 per charge)
has dual storage slots
no Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
Vlogging with Sony A580
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony A580
 Samsung DV150FSony Alpha DSLR-A580
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV150F Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-01-07 2011-05-26
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 922k 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 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 gr (0.26 lb) 599 gr (1.32 lb)
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 All around rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1121
Other
Battery life - 1050 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One Dual
Pricing at launch $150 $848