Samsung DV150F vs Sony A700

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung DV150F versus Sony A700, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and A700 (12MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The DV150F was announced 5 years later than the A700 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the DV150F scores vs the A700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung DV150F & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung DV150F Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV150F provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony A700 has proportions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung DV150F versus Sony A700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the DV150F against the A700.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and A700 is 96 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and A700.

Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DV150F with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung DV150F will result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher DV150F should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.