Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-6
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Released March 2013
- Later Model is Sony A6000

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-6 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is relatively similar but the DV150F (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

The DV150F was revealed 2 months prior to the NEX-6 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the DV150F matches up vs the NEX-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-6 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung DV150F and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The full galleries are provided at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony NEX-6
DV150F | NEX-6 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Samsung DV150F
NEX-6 | DV150F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony NEX-6
DV150F | NEX-6 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | March 2013 | Similar generation |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung DV150F provides outside 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) while the Sony NEX-6 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Check out the Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the DV150F and the NEX-6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and NEX-6 is 96 and 85 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and NEX-6.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The DV150F contains the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more difficult.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
Samsung DV150F | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung DV150F | Sony Alpha NEX-6 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2013-03-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 99 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
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 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 116 grams (0.26 lb) | 345 grams (0.76 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1018 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $150 | $365 |