Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX100 VA

Let's look more closely at the Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX100 VA, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is very close but the DV150F (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The DV150F was released 6 years prior to the RX100 VA which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the DV150F scores versus the RX100 VA with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are available at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung DV150F provides outer measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX100 VA in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the DV150F against the RX100 VA.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and RX100 VA is 96 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and RX100 VA.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The DV150F due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged DV150F will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.