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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung Galaxy NX 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
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
Photography Glossary

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung DV150F vs Samsung Galaxy NX, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Samsung. The resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is fairly similar but the DV150F (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The DV150F was introduced 5 months earlier than the Galaxy NX so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the DV150F matches up vs the Galaxy NX for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 DV150F Galaxy NX 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Samsung DV150F

 Galaxy NX DV150F 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display size4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Samsung Galaxy NX

 DV150F Galaxy NX 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F features 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) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the DV150F and the Galaxy NX.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and Galaxy NX is 96 and 82 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and Galaxy NX.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DV150F using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Samsung Galaxy NX will offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography information
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung DV150F
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
56
lighter than average (116 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (495g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography info
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery power (440 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography information
69
lighter than average (116g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
68
good battery power (440 CIPA)
provides touch focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (495 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography information
34
rather wide (25mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (4.8 inch)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (440 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
32
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
lighter than average (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
34
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (495g)
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Samsung DV150FSamsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung DV150F Samsung Galaxy NX
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-06-20
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Number of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 4.8"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 116g (0.26 lbs) 495g (1.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
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 - 440 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $150 $1,300