Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX1R II

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX1R II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The DV150F was announced 3 years earlier than the RX1R II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the DV150F matches up vs the RX1R II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV150F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung DV150F Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung DV150F comes with outer measurements 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 RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung DV150F vs Sony RX1R II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the DV150F vs the RX1R II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and RX1R II is 96 and 78 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and RX1R II.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The DV150F having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX1R II will show extra detail with its extra 26MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older DV150F will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.