Samsung DV150F vs Sony A900

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung DV150F vs Sony A900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and A900 (25MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The DV150F was released 4 years after the A900 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the DV150F scores against the A900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung DV150F & Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung DV150F Gallery & Sony A900 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F features outer dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony A900 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung DV150F vs Sony A900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the DV150F against the A900.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and A900 is 96 and 54 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV150F and A900.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DV150F featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A900 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher DV150F will have a benefit in sensor tech.