Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-C3

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung DV150F and Sony NEX-C3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is very well matched but the DV150F (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The DV150F was revealed 17 months later than the NEX-C3 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the DV150F matches up vs the NEX-C3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV150F and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The full galleries are available at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung DV150F provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung DV150F and Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the DV150F vs the NEX-C3.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and NEX-C3 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and NEX-C3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The DV150F offers the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The more recent DV150F is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.