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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung EX2F

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Samsung EX2F front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung EX2F 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
Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Released December 2012
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung EX2F Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Samsung DV150F versus Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The DV150F was brought out at a similar time to the EX2F which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the DV150F grades vs the EX2F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Samsung EX2F

 DV150F EX2F 
Screen resolution460k0kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung DV150F

 EX2F DV150F 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Samsung EX2F

 DV150F EX2F 
ReleasedJanuary 2013December 2012Same generation

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F has 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) and the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the DV150F and the EX2F.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung EX2F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and EX2F is 96 and 90 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung EX2F top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and EX2F.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DV150F due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung DV150F will show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung EX2F sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung EX2F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung EX2F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
35
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography info
Samsung EX2F Street photography info
56
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
Sports photography with Samsung EX2F
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
Samsung EX2F as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
66
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (294g)
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
Landscape photography with Samsung EX2F
34
decently wide (25mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
53
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging features
Samsung EX2F Vlogging features
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
71
really wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others in class (294g)
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung EX2F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Samsung EX2F
 Samsung DV150FSamsung EX2F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung DV150F Samsung EX2F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-80mm (3.3x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/1.4-2.7
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 lb) 294 gr (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 48
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 209
Other
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $150 $478