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Samsung DV150F vs Sony a1

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Samsung DV150F vs Sony a1 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 a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Revealed January 2021
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony a1 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung DV150F vs Sony a1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

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The DV150F was unveiled 9 years earlier than the a1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the DV150F matches up versus the a1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony a1

 DV150F a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Samsung DV150F

 a1 DV150F 
RevealedJanuary 2021January 2013More recent by 98 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1440k460kCrisper display (+980k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony a1

 DV150F a1 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung DV150F vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F provides external dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the DV150F versus the a1.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony a1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and a1 is 96 and 61 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV150F and a1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DV150F having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony a1 will render more detail having an extra 34MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older DV150F will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography information
Sony a1 Portrait photography information
35
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
88
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/400s)
MP count fantastic (50 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography factors
Sony a1 Street photography factors
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography details
Sony a1 Sports photography details
36
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (50MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery life (530 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography information
Sony a1 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (116g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
73
great battery life (530 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count fantastic (50MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography details
Sony a1 Landscape photography details
34
decently wide (25mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
88
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count fantastic (50 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
great battery life (530 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
Vlogging with Sony a1
32
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (116 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
includes microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony a1
 Samsung DV150FSony Alpha a1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Alpha a1
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-01-07 2021-01-26
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 50MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 8640 x 5760
Max native ISO 3200 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 759
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Available lenses - 133
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,437k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/400 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) 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Max video resolution 1280x720 7680x4320
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lbs) 737 grams (1.62 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 530 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One Dual
Retail price $150 $6,498