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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung SL30

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES15
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung DV150F and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was released 3 years after the SL30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the DV150F scores vs the SL30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Samsung SL30

 DV150F SL30 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 48 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Samsung DV150F

 SL30 DV150F 

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Samsung SL30

 DV150F SL30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F provides exterior 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 SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the DV150F compared to the SL30.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and SL30 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV150F and SL30.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung DV150F to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer DV150F should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography features
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography features
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
25
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography features
Samsung SL30 Street photography features
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
Sports photography with Samsung SL30
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
Travel photography with Samsung SL30
69
lighter than competition (116 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
34
pretty wide (25mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL30 Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
25
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Samsung SL30
 Samsung DV150FSamsung SL30
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung DV150F Samsung SL30
Alternative name - ES15
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 gr (0.26 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $150 $93