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Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-3N 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 NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Refreshed by Sony a5000
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Samsung DV150F and Sony NEX-3N, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is relatively close but the DV150F (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The DV150F was launched within a month of the NEX-3N which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the DV150F scores vs the NEX-3N for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony NEX-3N

 DV150F NEX-3N 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Samsung DV150F

 NEX-3N DV150F 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony NEX-3N

 DV150F NEX-3N 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2013Same age
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV150F provides external dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the DV150F vs the NEX-3N.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and NEX-3N is 96 and 89 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and NEX-3N.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The DV150F features the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography details
35
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung DV150F
Street photography with Sony NEX-3N
56
lighter than competition (116g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
77
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
Sports photography with Sony NEX-3N
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
53
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (480 shots)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography info
Sony NEX-3N Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition (116g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
71
better than average battery power (480 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Landscape photography camera
34
decently wide (25mm)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (480 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging info
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging info
32
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (116g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
28
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony NEX-3N
 Samsung DV150FSony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV150F Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-02-25
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 gr (0.26 pounds) 269 gr (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 1067
Other
Battery life - 480 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $150 $399