Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung DV150F
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Announced January 2011
(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 A3200 IS vs Samsung DV150F Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A3200 IS was released 24 months prior to the DV150F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the A3200 IS matches up against the DV150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS & Samsung DV150F. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Samsung DV150F
A3200 IS | DV150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon A3200 IS
DV150F | A3200 IS | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 24 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung DV150F
A3200 IS | DV150F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3200 IS provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and 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).
Check the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung DV150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A3200 IS compared to the DV150F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and DV150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and DV150F.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung DV150F to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Samsung DV150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Samsung DV150F |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | - |
Hot shoe | ||
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 (24 fps), 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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) | 116 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $230 | $150 |