Samsung DV150F vs Sigma SD1

Following is a complete review of the Samsung DV150F versus Sigma SD1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is very well matched but the DV150F (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The DV150F was revealed 2 years after the SD1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the DV150F scores vs the SD1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV150F and Sigma SD1. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung DV150F comes with exterior measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sigma SD1 has sizing of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Samsung DV150F versus Sigma SD1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the DV150F compared to the SD1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and SD1 is 96 and 77 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and SD1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DV150F using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Samsung DV150F will resolve greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher DV150F should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.