Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX100 III

Following is a extensive assessment of the Samsung DV150F versus Sony RX100 III, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is fairly close but the DV150F (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") have different sensor dimensions.

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The DV150F was introduced 16 months prior to the RX100 III making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the DV150F matches up against the RX100 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung DV150F has got external measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung DV150F versus Sony RX100 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the DV150F and the RX100 III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and RX100 III is 96 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and RX100 III.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DV150F having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 III will provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged DV150F will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.