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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Samsung DV150F
(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
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was manufactured 4 years before the DV150F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A2100 IS matches up against the DV150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Samsung DV150F

 A2100 IS DV150F 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon A2100 IS

 DV150F A2100 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 47 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Samsung DV150F

 A2100 IS DV150F 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2100 IS has physical measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") and 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") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung DV150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A2100 IS against the DV150F.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2100 IS and DV150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2100 IS and DV150F.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung DV150F to show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
26
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
lighter than others (116 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than others (116 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography factors
31
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others (116g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Samsung DV150F
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISSamsung DV150F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Samsung DV150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2013-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $220 $150