Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX30
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Superseded the Samsung NX20
Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX30 Overview
Here is a thorough assessment of the Samsung DV150F versus Samsung NX30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are designed by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is fairly close but the DV150F (1/2.3") and NX30 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe DV150F was manufactured 12 months before the NX30 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the DV150F scores versus the NX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV150F and Samsung NX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Samsung NX30
DV150F | NX30 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Samsung DV150F
NX30 | DV150F | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | January 2013 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 460k | Crisper display (+576k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Samsung NX30
DV150F | NX30 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV150F has outside 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 NX30 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung DV150F versus Samsung NX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the DV150F against the NX30.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and NX30 is 96 and 75 respectively.
Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV150F and NX30.
As you can see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The DV150F because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX30 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older DV150F will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX30 Specifications
Samsung DV150F | Samsung NX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung DV150F | Samsung NX30 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2014-01-03 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | DRIMeIV |
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 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 247 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal 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 | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,036k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd | AMOLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.66x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 116 grams (0.26 lbs) | 375 grams (0.83 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1014 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP1410 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $150 | $699 |