Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung DV150F
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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2013
(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
- Announced January 2013

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung DV150F Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon A3500 IS and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A3500 IS was manufactured very close to the DV150F so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the A3500 IS grades against the DV150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and Samsung DV150F. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Samsung DV150F
A3500 IS | DV150F | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon A3500 IS
DV150F | A3500 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Samsung DV150F
A3500 IS | DV150F | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A3500 IS and Samsung DV150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A3500 IS against the DV150F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and DV150F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and DV150F.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you have to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Samsung DV150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Samsung DV150F |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 | - |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
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) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 pounds) | 116 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 | 200 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $115 | $150 |