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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A57

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
85
Overall
68

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A57 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony A55
  • Newer Model is Sony A58
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A57 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung DV150F versus Sony A57, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is relatively similar but the DV150F (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The DV150F was announced 4 months after the A57 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the DV150F matches up against the A57 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony A57

 DV150F A57 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Samsung DV150F

 A57 DV150F 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony A57

 DV150F A57 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2012Similar generation

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV150F offers physical dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony A57 has proportions of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the DV150F against the A57.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A57 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and A57 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and A57.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The DV150F includes the tinier sensor which is going to make getting bokeh more challenging.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A57 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography highlights
Sony A57 Street photography highlights
56
lighter than average (116 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
75
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
Sports photography with Sony A57
36
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
78
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
Travel photography with Sony A57
69
lighter than average (116g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
67
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography advice
Sony A57 Landscape photography advice
34
decently wide (25mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony A57 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
77
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony A57
 Samsung DV150FSony SLT-A57
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony SLT-A57
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-01-07 2012-09-13
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 grams (0.26 pounds) 618 grams (1.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life - 550 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $150 $1,000