Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX100 VI

Here is a detailed review of the Samsung DV150F and Sony RX100 VI, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is relatively comparable but the DV150F (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") boast different sensor size.

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The DV150F was launched 6 years earlier than the RX100 VI and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the DV150F grades against the RX100 VI with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung DV150F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung DV150F Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung DV150F has got external dimensions 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 Sony RX100 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung DV150F and Sony RX100 VI in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the DV150F versus the RX100 VI.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and RX100 VI is 96 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and RX100 VI.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The DV150F featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 VI will show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older DV150F will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.