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Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung DV150F versus Sony NEX-5T, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is fairly well matched but the DV150F (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The DV150F was unveiled 7 months earlier than the NEX-5T so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the DV150F scores against the NEX-5T in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 DV150F NEX-5T 

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

 NEX-5T DV150F 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2013Newer by 7 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 DV150F NEX-5T 
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F offers outer measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung DV150F versus Sony NEX-5T in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the DV150F compared to the NEX-5T.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and NEX-5T is 96 and 89 respectively.

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

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and NEX-5T.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The DV150F contains the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower DOF harder. The more aged DV150F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5T
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography info
Sony NEX-5T Street photography info
56
lighter than others (116 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
80
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography details
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography details
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
69
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography information
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography information
69
lighter than others (116 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
77
boasts touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5T
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5T
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focus
lighter than others (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
73
selfie friendly display
touch screen
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony NEX-5T
 Samsung DV150FSony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV150F Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-08-27
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - 25
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
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lbs) 276 grams (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1015
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $150 $400