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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A77

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A77 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Old Model is Sony A700
  • Replacement is Sony A77 II
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A77 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung DV150F and Sony A77, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and A77 (24MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The DV150F was brought out 15 months after the A77 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the DV150F scores vs the A77 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony A77

 DV150F A77 
IntroducedJanuary 2013October 2011More modern by 15 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Samsung DV150F

 A77 DV150F 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony A77

 DV150F A77 

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV150F comes with outside measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony A77 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the DV150F vs the A77.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A77 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and A77 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and A77.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DV150F featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A77 will give extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent DV150F is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
Portrait photography with Sony A77
35
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
Sony A77 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
74
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
Sports photography with Sony A77
36
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
not so great battery power (470 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony A77 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (116 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
62
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (470 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
Landscape photography with Sony A77
34
pretty wide (25mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
71
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
not so great battery power (470 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging features
Sony A77 Vlogging features
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
76
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony A77
 Samsung DV150FSony SLT-A77
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV150F Sony SLT-A77
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-10-25
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 16000
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology 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 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 gr (0.26 lb) 732 gr (1.61 lb)
Physical 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 rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 801
Other
Battery life - 470 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $150 $900