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Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-C3 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-3
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-F3
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony NEX-C3

 DV150F NEX-C3 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2011Fresher by 17 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Samsung DV150F

 NEX-C3 DV150F 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony NEX-C3

 DV150F NEX-C3 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

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

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography advice
35
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
73
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography advice
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography advice
56
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
79
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average in class (225 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Sports photography camera
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (400 per charge)
low fps (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography factors
Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
71
good battery life (400 per charge)
lighter than average in class (225g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography info
34
really wide (25mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (400 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
27
lighter than average in class (225 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony NEX-C3
 Samsung DV150FSony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-08-22
Body design 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 pounds) 225 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1083
Other
Battery life - 400 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $150 $343