Canon A1300 vs Samsung DV150F
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Canon A1300 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
(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
- Introduced January 2013

Canon A1300 vs Samsung DV150F Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon A1300 vs Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A1300 was introduced 11 months before the DV150F and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the A1300 scores versus the DV150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A1300 vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Samsung DV150F. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1300 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Samsung DV150F
A1300 | DV150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon A1300
DV150F | A1300 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 11 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Samsung DV150F
A1300 | DV150F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon A1300 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A1300 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and 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).
Analyze the Canon A1300 vs Samsung DV150F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A1300 compared to the DV150F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and DV150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and DV150F.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older A1300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A1300 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1300 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1300 | Samsung DV150F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Samsung DV150F |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 174g (0.38 lb) | 116g (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 220 pictures | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $119 | $150 |