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Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX1R

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Replacement is Sony RX1R II
Photography Glossary

Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX1R Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Samsung DV150F versus Sony RX1R, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The DV150F was introduced 5 months before the RX1R and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the DV150F matches up vs the RX1R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony RX1R

 DV150F RX1R 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Samsung DV150F

 RX1R DV150F 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k460kClearer screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony RX1R

 DV150F RX1R 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung DV150F has exterior 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) while the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the DV150F compared to the RX1R.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and RX1R is 96 and 79 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV150F and RX1R.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The DV150F having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX1R will deliver more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography information
Sony RX1R Portrait photography information
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
82
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung DV150F
Street photography with Sony RX1R
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
above average ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography factors
Sony RX1R Sports photography factors
36
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
53
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (116 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
62
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Landscape photography camera
34
really wide (25mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
66
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging details
Sony RX1R Vlogging details
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
34
fast max aperture (f2.0)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482g)
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony RX1R
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Type Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-06-26
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 gr (0.26 lbs) 482 gr (1.06 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 91
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2537
Other
Battery life - 270 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $150 $2,798