Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX500

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.