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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was manufactured 4 years prior to the DV150F which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the A3100 IS matches up against the DV150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Samsung DV150F

 A3100 IS DV150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon A3100 IS

 DV150F A3100 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 36 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Samsung DV150F

 A3100 IS DV150F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A3100 IS offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung DV150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A3100 IS compared to the DV150F.

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and DV150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and DV150F.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung DV150F to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged A3100 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography features
Samsung DV150F Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography information
Samsung DV150F Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competition (116g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
34
quite wide (25mm)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3100 IS
Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
31
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (116g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Samsung DV150F
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISSamsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Samsung DV150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $159 $150