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Canon N100 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon N100 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2014
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon N100 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Canon N100 vs Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and DV150F (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The N100 was revealed 13 months later than the DV150F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the N100 grades against the DV150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Samsung DV150F

 N100 DV150F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon N100

 DV150F N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Samsung DV150F

 N100 DV150F 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon N100 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon N100 enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the N100 vs the DV150F.

Canon N100 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and DV150F is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and DV150F.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The N100 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung DV150F will provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer N100 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon N100 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography advice
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography advice
33
focusing manually
offers face detection focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography features
Samsung DV150F Street photography features
64
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (289 grams)
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography details
Samsung DV150F Sports photography details
35
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (330 shots)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon N100
Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
65
great battery life (330 per charge)
offers touch focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (289 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (116g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography factors
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography factors
48
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (330 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
34
pretty wide (25mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging info
Samsung DV150F Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
includes external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition (289 grams)
31
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (116g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Canon N100 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Samsung DV150F
 Canon PowerShot N100Samsung DV150F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot N100 Samsung DV150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.5-6.3
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 grams (0.64 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-12L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $349 $150