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Samsung DV150F vs Sigma DP1

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sigma DP1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
43
Features
30
Overall
37

Samsung DV150F vs Sigma DP1 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sigma DP1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • No Video
  • 28mm (F) lens
  • 270g - 113 x 60 x 50mm
  • Introduced May 2008
  • Later Model is Sigma DP1s
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Samsung DV150F vs Sigma DP1 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung DV150F vs Sigma DP1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sigma. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and DP1 (5MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and DP1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The DV150F was revealed 4 years after the DP1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the DV150F grades against the DP1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sigma DP1

 DV150F DP1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2008Newer by 57 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma DP1 over the Samsung DV150F

 DP1 DV150F 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sigma DP1

 DV150F DP1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sigma DP1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV150F has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the DV150F against the DP1.

Samsung DV150F vs Sigma DP1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and DP1 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sigma DP1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sigma DP1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV150F and DP1.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The DV150F with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung DV150F will give greater detail because of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger DV150F is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung DV150F vs Sigma DP1 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sigma DP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sigma DP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
55
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung DV150F
Street photography with Sigma DP1
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (270g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (800)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
Sigma DP1 as a Sports photography camera
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
31
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography details
Sigma DP1 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition in class (116g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
63
lighter than competitors in class (270g)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (5 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography details
Sigma DP1 Landscape photography details
34
really wide (25mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
44
focusing manually
great max aperture (f)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (5MP)
low maximum ISO (800)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
Vlogging with Sigma DP1
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
9
can't shoot video
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Samsung DV150F vs Sigma DP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sigma DP1
 Samsung DV150FSigma DP1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung DV150F Sigma DP1
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2008-05-19
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 5MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Maximum native ISO 3200 800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116g (0.26 pounds) 270g (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 113 x 60 x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0")
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 (10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $150 $566