Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX30

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.