Samsung DV150F vs Sony A68
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A68 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Announced November 2015
- Superseded the Sony A65
Samsung DV150F vs Sony A68 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Samsung DV150F and Sony A68, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and A68 (24MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe DV150F was announced 3 years before the A68 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the DV150F grades vs the A68 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung DV150F vs Sony A68 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV150F & Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung DV150F Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony A68
DV150F | A68 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Samsung DV150F
A68 | DV150F | |||
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Announced | November 2015 | January 2013 | More recent by 34 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony A68
DV150F | A68 | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung DV150F vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F comes with outer 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 A68 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung DV150F and Sony A68 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the DV150F vs the A68.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and A68 is 96 and 64 respectively.
Samsung DV150F vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and A68.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DV150F having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A68 will give you more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older DV150F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A68 Specifications
Samsung DV150F | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung DV150F | Sony SLT-A68 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2015-11-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 79 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | - | Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 116 gr (0.26 pounds) | 610 gr (1.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 701 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 510 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $150 | $581 |