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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX mini

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Samsung NX mini front
Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX mini 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released March 2014
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX mini Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung DV150F and Samsung NX mini, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and NX mini (1") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The DV150F was released 14 months prior to the NX mini which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the DV150F scores vs the NX mini in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Samsung NX mini

 DV150F NX mini 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Samsung DV150F

 NX mini DV150F 
ReleasedMarch 2014January 2013More modern by 14 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Samsung NX mini

 DV150F NX mini 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX mini Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F features 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) and the Samsung NX mini has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the DV150F vs the NX mini.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX mini size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and NX mini is 96 and 93 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX mini top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX mini Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and NX mini.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The DV150F because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX mini will show greater detail as a result of its extra 4.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged DV150F will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX mini sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX mini Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX mini Portrait photography highlights
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
has manual focus
good MP (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography advice
Samsung NX mini Street photography advice
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (196g)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography info
Samsung NX mini Sports photography info
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
good MP (20.5MP)
sensor size is good (1")
great battery life (650 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX mini as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (116g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
76
great battery life (650 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (196 grams)
provides touch to focus
good MP (20.5MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography details
Samsung NX mini Landscape photography details
34
pretty wide (25mm)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
great battery life (650 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX mini Vlogging highlights
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (116g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
38
touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
lighter than competitors in class (196 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Samsung NX mini
 Samsung DV150FSamsung NX mini
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung DV150F Samsung NX mini
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-01-07 2014-03-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20.5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX-M
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Amount of lenses - 2
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options - Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/200s
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, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps)
Maximum 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 pounds) 196 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 650 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - B740
Self timer Yes Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $150 $530