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Canon A2500 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon A2500 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon A2500 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon A2500 and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was unveiled very close to the DV150F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A2500 scores vs the DV150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Samsung DV150F

 A2500 DV150F 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon A2500

 DV150F A2500 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Samsung DV150F

 A2500 DV150F 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A2500 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 features outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2500 against the DV150F.

Canon A2500 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and DV150F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and DV150F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon A2500 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography factors
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography factors
34
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Street photography highlights
56
lighter than competition (135g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
lighter than competitors (116g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
33
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography details
Samsung DV150F Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition (135 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (116g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2500
Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
38
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
34
fairly wide (25mm)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
31
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Canon A2500 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Samsung DV150F
 Canon PowerShot A2500Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Samsung DV150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 life 220 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $109 $150