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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX3000 Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Launched May 2014
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX2000
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung DV150F versus Samsung NX3000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is very close but the DV150F (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DV150F was revealed 16 months prior to the NX3000 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the DV150F scores against the NX3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Samsung NX3000

 DV150F NX3000 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Samsung DV150F

 NX3000 DV150F 
LaunchedMay 2014January 2013More recent by 16 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Samsung NX3000

 DV150F NX3000 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV150F enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Samsung DV150F versus Samsung NX3000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the DV150F against the NX3000.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and NX3000 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and NX3000.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DV150F having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX3000 will render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older DV150F will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography advice
35
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
81
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average (230 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography details
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography details
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
56
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (116g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
68
lighter than average (230 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
Landscape photography with Samsung NX3000
34
really wide (25mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging advice
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging advice
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
34
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (230g)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Samsung NX3000
 Samsung DV150FSamsung NX3000
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung DV150F Samsung NX3000
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-01-07 2014-05-26
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 35
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116g (0.26 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - B740
Self timer Yes Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $150 $897