Samsung DV150F vs Samsung GX-20

Here, we are comparing the Samsung DV150F vs Samsung GX-20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are designed by Samsung. The resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is very similar but the DV150F (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DV150F was announced 5 years after the GX-20 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the DV150F grades against the GX-20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV150F & Samsung GX-20. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung DV150F Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Samsung DV150F vs Samsung GX-20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the DV150F compared to the GX-20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and GX-20 is 96 and 58 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and GX-20.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DV150F using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung DV150F will offer you more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger DV150F is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.