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Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-5N 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony NEX-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-5
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-5R
Photography Glossary

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung DV150F and Sony NEX-5N, one is 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-5N (16MP) is relatively comparable but the DV150F (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The DV150F was announced 16 months after the NEX-5N which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the DV150F scores vs the NEX-5N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony NEX-5N

 DV150F NEX-5N 
RevealedJanuary 2013October 2011More modern by 16 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Samsung DV150F

 NEX-5N DV150F 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony NEX-5N

 DV150F NEX-5N 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV150F has got exterior 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 NEX-5N has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the DV150F and the NEX-5N.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and NEX-5N is 96 and 89 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and NEX-5N.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The DV150F comes with the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh tougher. The younger DV150F is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography advice
35
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
73
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography info
Sony NEX-5N Street photography info
56
lighter than others (116 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-5N Sports photography factors
36
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
58
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (460 shots)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography info
Sony NEX-5N Travel photography info
69
lighter than others (116 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
70
good battery power (460 per charge)
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography highlights
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (460 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5N
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
lighter than others (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
33
has touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic support
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony NEX-5N
 Samsung DV150FSony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV150F Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-01-07 2011-10-03
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lbs) 269 grams (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1079
Other
Battery life - 460 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $550