Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-5

Let's look much closer at the Samsung DV150F versus Sony NEX-5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is relatively similar but the DV150F (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The DV150F was brought out 2 years later than the NEX-5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the DV150F grades against the NEX-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung DV150F and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV150F features outer dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5 has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the DV150F compared to the NEX-5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and NEX-5 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and NEX-5.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The DV150F due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung DV150F will deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger DV150F is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.