Samsung DV150F vs Samsung GX-1S

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung DV150F and Samsung GX-1S, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both sold by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The DV150F was launched 7 years later than the GX-1S and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the DV150F matches up versus the GX-1S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV150F and Samsung GX-1S. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV150F features outside dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Examine the Samsung DV150F and Samsung GX-1S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the DV150F vs the GX-1S.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and GX-1S is 96 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and GX-1S.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DV150F featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung DV150F will give greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern DV150F is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.