Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX500
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Announced February 2015
- Older Model is Samsung NX300
Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX500 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Samsung DV150F and Samsung NX500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are created by Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe DV150F was released 3 years earlier than the NX500 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the DV150F matches up vs the NX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV150F and Samsung NX500. The complete galleries are available at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Samsung NX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Samsung NX500
DV150F | NX500 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Samsung DV150F
NX500 | DV150F | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | January 2013 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 460k | Crisper display (+576k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Samsung NX500
DV150F | NX500 | |||
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Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Samsung DV150F offers physical dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX500 has specifications of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
Check out the Samsung DV150F and Samsung NX500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the DV150F versus the NX500.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and NX500 is 96 and 87 respectively.
Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV150F and NX500.
All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DV150F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung NX500 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older DV150F is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
Samsung DV150F | Samsung NX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung DV150F | Samsung NX500 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2015-02-06 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | DRIMe 5 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 28 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6480 x 4320 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 209 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.265 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 116g (0.26 lb) | 287g (0.63 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 87 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1379 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 370 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 - 30 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $150 | $800 |