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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX200

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX200 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 NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX100
  • Successor is Samsung NX210
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX200 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the DV150F (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The DV150F was unveiled 11 months later than the NX200 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the DV150F matches up against the NX200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Samsung NX200

 DV150F NX200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Samsung DV150F

 NX200 DV150F 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Samsung NX200

 DV150F NX200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung DV150F comes with physical 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) whilst the Samsung NX200 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the DV150F vs the NX200.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and NX200 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and NX200.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DV150F having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung NX200 will provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer DV150F provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography information
Samsung NX200 Street photography information
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (223g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
Sports photography with Samsung NX200
36
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
55
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
Travel photography with Samsung NX200
69
lighter than competition (116g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
68
lighter than average (223g)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX200 as a Landscape photography camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
Vlogging with Samsung NX200
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
34
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (223g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Samsung NX200
 Samsung DV150FSamsung NX200
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung DV150F Samsung NX200
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
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
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 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), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 grams (0.26 pounds) 223 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 69
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 618
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $150 $818