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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung DV150F Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was brought out 24 months prior to the DV150F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A3300 IS scores versus the DV150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Samsung DV150F

 A3300 IS DV150F 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon A3300 IS

 DV150F A3300 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 24 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Samsung DV150F

 A3300 IS DV150F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS has outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A3300 IS vs the DV150F.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and DV150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and DV150F.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older A3300 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3300 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography details
Samsung DV150F Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
lighter than average (116g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (116g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography highlights
42
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
34
rather wide (25mm)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3300 IS
Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
31
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average (116g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Samsung DV150F
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISSamsung DV150F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Samsung DV150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical 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 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 230 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $150