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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2012
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon A4000 IS versus Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was launched 11 months before the DV150F so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the A4000 IS matches up against the DV150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Samsung DV150F

 A4000 IS DV150F 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon A4000 IS

 DV150F A4000 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung DV150F

 A4000 IS DV150F 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A4000 IS enjoys external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A4000 IS versus the DV150F.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and DV150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and DV150F.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The older A4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography highlights
34
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography factors
Samsung DV150F Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
lighter than competitors (116g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung DV150F Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (175 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography features
Samsung DV150F Travel photography features
62
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (175 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors (116g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography information
41
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (175 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
34
pretty wide (25mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung DV150F Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
31
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Samsung DV150F
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISSamsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Samsung DV150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 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
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
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 (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
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 grams (0.32 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 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 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 life 175 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $199 $150