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Samsung DV150F vs Sigma SD15

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sigma SD15 front
Portability
59
Imaging
44
Features
45
Overall
44

Samsung DV150F vs Sigma SD15 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sigma SD15
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Previous Model is Sigma SD14
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Samsung DV150F vs Sigma SD15 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Samsung DV150F vs Sigma SD15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sigma. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The DV150F was released 2 years after the SD15 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the DV150F matches up versus the SD15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sigma SD15

 DV150F SD15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 36 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sigma SD15 over the Samsung DV150F

 SD15 DV150F 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sigma SD15

 DV150F SD15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sigma SD15 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV150F comes with physical measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sigma SD15 has proportions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the DV150F and the SD15.

Samsung DV150F vs Sigma SD15 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and SD15 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sigma SD15 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sigma SD15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and SD15.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DV150F because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung DV150F will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent DV150F should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung DV150F vs Sigma SD15 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sigma SD15 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sigma SD15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
Portrait photography with Sigma SD15
35
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (5MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competitors (116g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Sports photography camera
36
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography highlights
Sigma SD15 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
42
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (5 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sigma SD15 as a Landscape photography camera
34
pretty wide (25mm)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
51
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sigma SA mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
Vlogging with Sigma SD15
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
includes face detect focus
lighter than competitors (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
9
lack of video recording
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Samsung DV150F vs Sigma SD15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sigma SD15
 Samsung DV150FSigma SD15
General Information
Make Samsung Sigma
Model type Samsung DV150F Sigma SD15
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Number of lenses - 76
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116 gr (0.26 pounds) 750 gr (1.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $150 $1,500