Fujifilm X-E1 vs Samsung DV150F

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Samsung DV150F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Samsung. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and DV150F (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was revealed 2 months after the DV150F so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E1 matches up against the DV150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-E1 and Samsung DV150F. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E1 enjoys exterior measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Samsung DV150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 compared to the DV150F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E1 and DV150F is 85 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E1 and DV150F.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E1 offers the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF easier.