FujiFilm F80EXR vs Samsung DV150F

Let's look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm F80EXR vs Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and DV150F (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The F80EXR was brought out 3 years prior to the DV150F and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the F80EXR grades against the DV150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR and Samsung DV150F. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F80EXR has got outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has 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).

Contrast the FujiFilm F80EXR vs Samsung DV150F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the F80EXR compared to the DV150F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the F80EXR and DV150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the F80EXR and DV150F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The F80EXR featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung DV150F will produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older F80EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.