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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(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
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
  • Released January 2013
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Samsung DV150F

 A3200 IS DV150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon A3200 IS

 DV150F A3200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung DV150F

 A3200 IS DV150F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"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).

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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.

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography highlights
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
good MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography details
Samsung DV150F Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography information
Samsung DV150F Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3200 IS
Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
72
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
34
quite wide (25mm)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3200 IS
Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
34
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
31
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Samsung DV150F
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISSamsung DV150F
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