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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX1000 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Successor is Samsung NX1100
Photography Glossary

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX1000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the DV150F (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The DV150F was unveiled 9 months later than the NX1000 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the DV150F scores versus the NX1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Samsung NX1000

 DV150F NX1000 
RevealedJanuary 2013April 2012Fresher by 9 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Samsung DV150F

 NX1000 DV150F 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Samsung NX1000

 DV150F NX1000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F has outer dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the DV150F compared to the NX1000.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and NX1000 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV150F and NX1000.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DV150F having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX1000 will provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer DV150F provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography advice
35
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography info
Samsung NX1000 Sports photography info
36
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
56
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography info
Samsung NX1000 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition (116 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
68
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1000
34
quite wide (25mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX1000 Vlogging highlights
32
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
34
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Samsung NX1000
 Samsung DV150FSamsung NX1000
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung DV150F Samsung NX1000
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-04-19
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
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 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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 Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116g (0.26 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 840
Other
Battery life - 320 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $150 $388