Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX2000

The following is a thorough overview of the Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX2000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Samsung. The resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is fairly similar but the DV150F (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The DV150F was announced 10 months prior to the NX2000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the DV150F scores against the NX2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV150F & Samsung NX2000. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung DV150F Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV150F enjoys external measurements 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 NX2000 has proportions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX2000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the DV150F and the NX2000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and NX2000 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and NX2000.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DV150F with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung NX2000 will offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged DV150F is going to be behind in sensor tech.