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Canon A1300 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon A1300 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Canon A1300
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Samsung DV150F

 A1300 DV150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon A1300

 DV150F A1300 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Samsung DV150F

 A1300 DV150F 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"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).

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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.

Canon A1300 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

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

Canon A1300 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography details
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography details
34
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography details
Samsung DV150F Street photography details
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
lighter than others (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography features
Samsung DV150F Sports photography features
33
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Travel photography highlights
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (116 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography features
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography features
33
quite wide (28mm)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
34
rather wide (25mm)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1300
Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
28
quite wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
31
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon A1300 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Samsung DV150F
 Canon PowerShot A1300Samsung DV150F
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