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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX500

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX500 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 NX500
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Samsung NX500

 DV150F NX500 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Samsung DV150F

 NX500 DV150F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2013Fresher by 25 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k460kCrisper display (+576k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Samsung NX500

 DV150F NX500 
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).

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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.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and NX500 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX500 Portrait photography factors
35
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
80
focusing manually
megapixel count excellent (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung DV150F
Street photography with Samsung NX500
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
81
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography details
Samsung NX500 Sports photography details
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
75
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
megapixel count excellent (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX500 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition in class (116g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
78
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
megapixel count excellent (28MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
Landscape photography with Samsung NX500
34
decently wide (25mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count excellent (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX500 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
34
touch screen
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Samsung NX500
 Samsung DV150FSamsung NX500
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