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Canon A810 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon A810 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
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 A810 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon A810 and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A810 was manufactured 11 months prior to the DV150F so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the A810 grades vs the DV150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Samsung DV150F

 A810 DV150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon A810

 DV150F A810 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A810 and Samsung DV150F

 A810 DV150F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon A810 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A810 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A810 and the DV150F.

Canon A810 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and DV150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A810 and DV150F.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged A810 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A810 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography highlights
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography details
Samsung DV150F Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A810
Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A810
Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
65
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (116g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
38
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging information
Samsung DV150F Vlogging information
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon A810 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Samsung DV150F
 Canon PowerShot A810Samsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A810 Samsung DV150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 171 gr (0.38 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (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 220 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $99 $150