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Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX100 VI 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 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Announced June 2018
  • Superseded the Sony RX100 V
  • Successor is Sony RX100 VII
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony RX100 VI

 DV150F RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Samsung DV150F

 RX100 VI DV150F 
AnnouncedJune 2018January 2013Fresher by 65 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k460kClearer screen (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony RX100 VI

 DV150F RX100 VI 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

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

Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography advice
Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography advice
35
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography features
Sony RX100 VI Street photography features
56
lighter than average in class (116g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
lighter than competition (301 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography advice
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography advice
36
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
70
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (24.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VI
69
lighter than average in class (116g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
77
lighter than competition (301 grams)
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography features
Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography features
34
quite wide (25mm)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
65
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery power (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging information
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging information
32
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
77
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (301g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony RX100 VI
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2018-06-05
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-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
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 315
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance - 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed - 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 lbs) 301 gr (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $150 $1,198