Samsung DV150F vs Samsung GX-1L

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung DV150F versus Samsung GX-1L, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both built by Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The DV150F was announced 6 years after the GX-1L which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the DV150F scores vs the GX-1L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV150F and Samsung GX-1L. The whole galleries are available at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV150F offers outside measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1L has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung DV150F versus Samsung GX-1L in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the DV150F and the GX-1L.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and GX-1L is 96 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and GX-1L.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DV150F with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung DV150F will show greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern DV150F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.