Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung DV150F
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
(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
- Released January 2013

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung DV150F Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon A3000 IS versus Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and DV150F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A3000 IS was launched 4 years before the DV150F and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A3000 IS grades against the DV150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Samsung DV150F. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Samsung DV150F
A3000 IS | DV150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon A3000 IS
DV150F | A3000 IS | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 36 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Samsung DV150F
A3000 IS | DV150F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS has got external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Canon A3000 IS versus Samsung DV150F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A3000 IS vs the DV150F.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and DV150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and DV150F.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung DV150F to give extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Samsung DV150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Samsung DV150F |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-05 | 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 | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 pounds) | 116 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 model | NB-8L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $240 | $150 |