Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX1

Here, we are evaluating the Samsung DV150F and Samsung NX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are built by Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The DV150F was launched 20 months prior to the NX1 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the DV150F matches up against the NX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV150F and Samsung NX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung DV150F provides external dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has sizing of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Samsung DV150F and Samsung NX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the DV150F against the NX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and NX1 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and NX1.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DV150F due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX1 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged DV150F will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.