Samsung DV150F vs Sony A850

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.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV150F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.