Samsung DV150F vs Sony S2100

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung DV150F and Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was launched 3 years later than the S2100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the DV150F scores versus the S2100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV150F comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the DV150F and the S2100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and S2100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV150F and S2100.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung DV150F to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent DV150F is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.