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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Launched February 2009
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
  • Released January 2013
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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A1100 IS was manufactured 4 years earlier than the DV150F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the A1100 IS matches up vs the DV150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Samsung DV150F

 A1100 IS DV150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon A1100 IS

 DV150F A1100 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 47 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k115kCrisper screen (+345k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Samsung DV150F

 A1100 IS DV150F 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1100 IS provides external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A1100 IS vs the DV150F.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and DV150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and DV150F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung DV150F to render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography factors
Samsung DV150F Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (116g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography details
Samsung DV150F Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competition in class (116g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
34
really wide (25mm)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging info
Samsung DV150F Vlogging info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
31
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Canon A1100 IS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Samsung DV150F
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISSamsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Samsung DV150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $160 $150