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Canon N vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon N vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Released January 2013
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Canon N vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon N versus Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the N (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The N was announced very close to the DV150F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the N scores versus the DV150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Samsung DV150F

 N DV150F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon N

 DV150F N 

Common features in the Canon N and Samsung DV150F

 N DV150F 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon N vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon N has outside dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the N vs the DV150F.

Canon N vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the N and DV150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon N vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and DV150F.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung DV150F to offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Canon N vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N
Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography information
Samsung DV150F Street photography information
65
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than competitors (116g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography advice
Samsung DV150F Sports photography advice
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
36
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N
Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
61
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography advice
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography advice
35
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging information
Samsung DV150F Vlogging information
72
really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have external microphone socket
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Canon N vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Samsung DV150F
 Canon PowerShot NSamsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot N Samsung DV150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 2248 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest 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 detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech PureColor II G touch Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 200 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $299 $150