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Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-F3 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-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Successor is Sony NEX-3N
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-F3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is very close but the DV150F (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The DV150F was revealed 5 months after the NEX-F3 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the DV150F grades vs the NEX-F3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony NEX-F3

 DV150F NEX-F3 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Samsung DV150F

 NEX-F3 DV150F 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony NEX-F3

 DV150F NEX-F3 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2012Same generation
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F has got physical dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the DV150F vs the NEX-F3.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and NEX-F3 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV150F and NEX-F3.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor sizes. The DV150F includes the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography details
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography details
56
lighter than competition (116g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
76
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography details
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (116 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
69
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Landscape photography camera
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging information
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging information
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (116g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
27
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony NEX-F3
 Samsung DV150FSony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV150F Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-08-16
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 gr (0.26 pounds) 314 gr (0.69 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1114
Other
Battery life - 470 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $150 $470