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Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX100 II 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Replaced the Sony RX100
  • Newer Model is Sony RX100 III
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX100 II Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Samsung DV150F and Sony RX100 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is fairly well matched but the DV150F (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The DV150F was launched 5 months before the RX100 II which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the DV150F grades versus the RX100 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony RX100 II

 DV150F RX100 II 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Samsung DV150F

 RX100 II DV150F 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony RX100 II

 DV150F RX100 II 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2013Similar generation
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV150F enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Samsung DV150F and Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the DV150F against the RX100 II.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and RX100 II is 96 and 89 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and RX100 II.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The DV150F because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX100 II will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
70
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
Sports photography with Sony RX100 II
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (350 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography information
Sony RX100 II Travel photography information
69
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
80
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
lighter than competition (281g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 II
34
rather wide (25mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
74
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 II Vlogging factors
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
37
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (281 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony RX100 II
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-06-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 grams (0.26 lbs) 281 grams (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 483
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $150 $598