Samsung DV150F vs Sony a1

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV150F & Sony Alpha a1. The full galleries are available at Samsung DV150F Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.