Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX300

Here is a complete review of the Samsung DV150F versus Samsung NX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is very close but the DV150F (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The DV150F was manufactured 10 months prior to the NX300 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the DV150F grades versus the NX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV150F and Samsung NX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung DV150F features physical dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Samsung DV150F versus Samsung NX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the DV150F against the NX300.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and NX300 is 96 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV150F and NX300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The DV150F featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX300 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older DV150F will be behind in sensor innovation.