Canon N vs Samsung DV150F
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Canon N vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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 type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
| Display dimension | 2.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") | |
| Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 | January 2013 | Similar 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.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the N and DV150F is 93 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Canon N vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
| Canon PowerShot N | Samsung 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 |