Samsung DV150F vs Sony A65

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung DV150F and Sony A65, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and A65 (24MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DV150F was brought out 14 months after the A65 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the DV150F scores against the A65 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung DV150F and Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. 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) and the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the DV150F against the A65.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and A65 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and A65.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DV150F because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A65 will result in greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer DV150F will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.