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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung GX-20 Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Revealed January 2008
  • Old Model is Samsung GX-10
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Samsung GX-20

 DV150F GX-20 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2008More modern by 61 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung DV150F

 GX-20 DV150F 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Samsung GX-20

 DV150F GX-20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

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

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography details
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography details
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
focusing manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography info
Samsung GX-20 Street photography info
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Sports photography camera
36
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography info
Samsung GX-20 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition (116 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
63
weather proofing
MP count good (15MP)
flash built-in
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography highlights
Samsung GX-20 Landscape photography highlights
34
rather wide (25mm)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
screen is small (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging details
Samsung GX-20 Vlogging details
32
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Samsung GX-20
 Samsung DV150FSamsung GX-20
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung DV150F Samsung GX-20
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-01-07 2008-01-24
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4688 x 3120
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lbs) 800 grams (1.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 68
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 714
Other
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $150 $850