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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX5

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX5 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Samsung DV150F versus Samsung NX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is pretty comparable but the DV150F (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The DV150F was released 2 years after the NX5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the DV150F matches up against the NX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Samsung NX5

 DV150F NX5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2010Newer by 32 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Samsung DV150F

 NX5 DV150F 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Samsung NX5

 DV150F NX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung DV150F has external 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 NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the DV150F versus the NX5.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and NX5 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV150F and NX5.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DV150F featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Samsung DV150F will provide more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger DV150F should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography information
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography information
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
73
has manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung DV150F
Street photography with Samsung NX5
56
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
Sports photography with Samsung NX5
36
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
52
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography information
Samsung NX5 Travel photography information
69
lighter than others in class (116g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
63
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
good MP (15MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (499g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
Landscape photography with Samsung NX5
34
quite wide (25mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
68
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
Vlogging with Samsung NX5
32
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
24
offers face detect autofocus
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than competition (499 grams)
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Samsung NX5
 Samsung DV150FSamsung NX5
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung DV150F Samsung NX5
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-06-01
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 11.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 pounds) 499 gr (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $150 $499