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Samsung DV150F vs Sony G3

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Samsung DV150F vs Sony G3 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony G3 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Samsung DV150F vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was launched 4 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the DV150F matches up vs the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony G3

 DV150F G3 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 49 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung DV150F

 G3 DV150F 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony G3

 DV150F G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung DV150F vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV150F comes with external 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 G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the DV150F vs the G3.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and G3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and G3.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung DV150F to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher DV150F should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography information
Sony G3 Portrait photography information
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
Sony G3 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition (116g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
Sports photography with Sony G3
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
23
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography info
Sony G3 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition (116 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography features
Sony G3 Landscape photography features
34
really wide (25mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
36
you can focus manually
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (116 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony G3
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 gr (0.26 lbs) 185 gr (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $150 $200