Samsung DV150F vs Sony a3500

The following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung DV150F and Sony a3500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is very comparable but the DV150F (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The DV150F was manufactured 14 months before the a3500 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the DV150F grades vs the a3500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV150F and Sony Alpha a3500. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV150F offers exterior measurements 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 a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the DV150F compared to the a3500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and a3500 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and a3500.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DV150F due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony a3500 will provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged DV150F will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.