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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A65

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A65 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 A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Released November 2011
  • Later Model is Sony A68
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A65 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony A65

 DV150F A65 
ReleasedJanuary 2013November 2011Newer by 14 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Samsung DV150F

 A65 DV150F 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony A65

 DV150F A65 

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A65 size comparison

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

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography info
Sony A65 Portrait photography info
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
77
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung DV150F
Street photography with Sony A65
56
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
77
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography info
Sony A65 Sports photography info
36
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography info
Sony A65 Travel photography info
69
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
68
good resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography factors
Sony A65 Landscape photography factors
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
Vlogging with Sony A65
32
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
offers face detection focus
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
78
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone jack
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony A65
 Samsung DV150FSony SLT-A65
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony SLT-A65
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-01-07 2011-11-15
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) -
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 10.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lb) 622 grams (1.37 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 717
Other
Battery life - 560 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $150 $700