Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX3000

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV150F & Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are available at Samsung DV150F Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.