Canon A800 vs Samsung DV150F
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Canon A800 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
- Launched January 2011
(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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On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon A800 and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and DV150F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A800 was announced 24 months earlier than the DV150F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A800 grades versus the DV150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A800 and Samsung DV150F. The whole galleries are available at Canon A800 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Samsung DV150F
| A800 | DV150F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon A800
| DV150F | A800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 24 months |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 115k | Crisper screen (+345k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A800 and Samsung DV150F
| A800 | DV150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Canon A800 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A800 offers external dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A800 compared to the DV150F.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and DV150F is 93 and 96 respectively.
Canon A800 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A800 and DV150F.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung DV150F to result in greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older A800 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon A800 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A800 | Samsung DV150F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A800 | Samsung DV150F |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 3 | - |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 115k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | 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 | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 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 | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 186 grams (0.41 lbs) | 116 grams (0.26 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 life | 300 photos | - |
| Battery style | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $90 | $150 |