Samsung DV150F vs Sony A99

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung DV150F and Sony SLT-A99. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

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.

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

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.