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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A99

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A99 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Announced December 2012
  • Older Model is Sony A900
  • Refreshed by Sony A99 II
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A99 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Samsung DV150F vs Sony A99, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DV150F was announced within a month of the A99 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the DV150F scores versus the A99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony A99

 DV150F A99 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Samsung DV150F

 A99 DV150F 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k460kClearer screen (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony A99

 DV150F A99 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013December 2012Same generation

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung DV150F provides outer 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) while the Sony A99 has specifications of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the DV150F against the A99.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A99 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and A99 is 96 and 57 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and A99.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DV150F using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A99 will show extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A99 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
81
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography details
Sony A99 Street photography details
56
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
75
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony A99 as a Sports photography camera
36
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography information
Sony A99 Travel photography information
69
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
60
environment proofing
good resolution (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (500 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
Landscape photography with Sony A99
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery (500 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging factors
Sony A99 Vlogging factors
32
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
76
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony A99
 Samsung DV150FSony SLT-A99
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV150F Sony SLT-A99
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-12-12
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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) -
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 secs
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 gr (0.26 pounds) 812 gr (1.79 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1555
Other
Battery life - 500 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage slots 1 Dual
Price at launch $150 $1,998