Samsung DV150F vs Sony A580

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV150F & Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The full galleries are provided at Samsung DV150F Gallery & Sony A580 Gallery.

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.

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

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.