Samsung DV150F vs Sony ZV-1

The following is a detailed overview of the Samsung DV150F versus Sony ZV-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is fairly close but the DV150F (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") have different sensor sizing.

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The DV150F was introduced 8 years earlier than the ZV-1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the DV150F matches up vs the ZV-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung DV150F & Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are available at Samsung DV150F Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung DV150F comes with external dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung DV150F versus Sony ZV-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the DV150F against the ZV-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and ZV-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the DV150F and ZV-1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The DV150F with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony ZV-1 will result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged DV150F will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.