Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-5N

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung DV150F and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The whole galleries are available at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

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.

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

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.