Canon A1200 vs Samsung DV150F
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Canon A1200 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
- Introduced January 2011
(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
- Revealed January 2013

Canon A1200 vs Samsung DV150F Overview
Below is a complete review of the Canon A1200 versus Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A1200 was launched 24 months before the DV150F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A1200 scores vs the DV150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Samsung DV150F. The complete galleries are available at Canon A1200 Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Samsung DV150F
A1200 | DV150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon A1200
DV150F | A1200 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 24 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Samsung DV150F
A1200 | DV150F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon A1200 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A1200 comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Canon A1200 versus Samsung DV150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the A1200 against the DV150F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and DV150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and DV150F.
To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung DV150F to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older A1200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1200 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1200 | Samsung DV150F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Samsung DV150F |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 grams (0.41 lb) | 116 grams (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photos | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $109 | $150 |