Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX100

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is fairly close but the DV150F (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The DV150F was announced 5 months after the RX100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the DV150F scores versus the RX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV150F has external dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

See the Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the DV150F and the RX100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and RX100 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and RX100.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DV150F having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 will result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively.