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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A850

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
68
Features
60
Overall
64

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A850 Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony A850
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Introduced April 2010
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A850 Overview

Lets look closer at the Samsung DV150F vs Sony A850, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and A850 (25MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The DV150F was announced 2 years later than the A850 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the DV150F matches up versus the A850 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony A850

 DV150F A850 
IntroducedJanuary 2013April 2010More recent by 34 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Samsung DV150F

 A850 DV150F 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony A850

 DV150F A850 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F comes with external measurements 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 A850 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Compare the Samsung DV150F vs Sony A850 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the DV150F and the A850.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A850 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and A850 is 96 and 54 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A850 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and A850.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DV150F with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A850 will result in more detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger DV150F should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A850 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A850 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography features
Sony A850 Portrait photography features
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
72
you can focus manually
high sensor resolution (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography factors
Sony A850 Street photography factors
56
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony A850 as a Sports photography camera
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
high sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography factors
Sony A850 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
55
weather sealing
high sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
Landscape photography with Sony A850
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rather wide (25mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
high sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
no liveview
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging info
Sony A850 Vlogging info
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony A850
 Samsung DV150FSony Alpha DSLR-A850
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-04-15
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6048 x 4032
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 lb) 895 gr (1.97 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1415
Other
Battery life - 880 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Card slots Single 2
Pricing at release $150 $0