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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Samsung DV150F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Samsung. The resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was announced 12 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 2 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the DV150F scores against the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 DV150F Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung DV150F

 Galaxy Camera 2 DV150F 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution1037k460kSharper display (+577k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 DV150F Galaxy Camera 2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung DV150F offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the DV150F against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and Galaxy Camera 2 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged DV150F is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography highlights
35
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than others (283 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
36
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
48
incredible zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery power (400 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
69
lighter than competition in class (116g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
73
great battery power (400 shots)
lighter than others (283g)
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography info
34
decently wide (25mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery power (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging info
32
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
37
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic support
lighter than others (283 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Samsung DV150FSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung DV150F Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 grams (0.26 pounds) 283 grams (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life - 400 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - Built-in
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $150 $400