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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung GX-10 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
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • Later Model is Samsung GX-20
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung DV150F vs Samsung GX-10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are offered by Samsung. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The DV150F was launched 6 years after the GX-10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the DV150F scores vs the GX-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Samsung GX-10

 DV150F GX-10 
IntroducedJanuary 2013September 2006More modern by 77 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k210kCrisper display (+250k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Samsung DV150F

 GX-10 DV150F 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Samsung GX-10

 DV150F GX-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV150F has outer dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-10 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the DV150F against the GX-10.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and GX-10 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV150F and GX-10.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DV150F featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung DV150F will render extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern DV150F provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography information
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography information
35
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (116g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography advice
Samsung GX-10 Sports photography advice
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography details
Samsung GX-10 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
49
weather proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Landscape photography camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
9
no video
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Samsung GX-10
 Samsung DV150FSamsung GX-10
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung DV150F Samsung GX-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-01-07 2006-09-21
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116g (0.26 pounds) 793g (1.75 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $150 $850