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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX100

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX100 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 NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Released September 2010
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX200
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX100 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung DV150F versus Samsung NX100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Samsung. The resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is fairly well matched but the DV150F (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The DV150F was launched 2 years later than the NX100 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the DV150F scores against the NX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Samsung NX100

 DV150F NX100 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2010Fresher by 29 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Samsung DV150F

 NX100 DV150F 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k460kClearer display (+154k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Samsung NX100

 DV150F NX100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F has physical measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung NX100 has dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the DV150F against the NX100.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and NX100 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and NX100.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DV150F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung DV150F will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern DV150F should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography info
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography info
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
76
built in image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography factors
Samsung NX100 Sports photography factors
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
60
built in image stabilization
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (420 CIPA)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography advice
Samsung NX100 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition in class (116g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
66
better than average battery pack (420 CIPA)
good megapixels (15MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
Landscape photography with Samsung NX100
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
good megapixels (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX100 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (116g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
31
built in image stabilization
provides face detection focus
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Samsung NX100
 Samsung DV150FSamsung NX100
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung DV150F Samsung NX100
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-09-14
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIMe Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116g (0.26 lbs) 282g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 62
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 563
Other
Battery life - 420 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $150 $386