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Canon S120 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon S120 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon S110
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon S120 vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon S120 and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and DV150F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The S120 was unveiled 11 months after the DV150F which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S120 scores against the DV150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Samsung DV150F

 S120 DV150F 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2013More modern by 11 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon S120

 DV150F S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Samsung DV150F

 S120 DV150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon S120 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S120 offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S120 vs the DV150F.

Canon S120 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S120 and DV150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S120 and DV150F.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S120 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung DV150F will result in extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern S120 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon S120 vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 Portrait photography factors
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography factors
42
manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S120 Street photography details
Samsung DV150F Street photography details
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (217 grams)
56
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 Travel photography features
Samsung DV150F Travel photography features
67
provides touch focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition in class (217 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors (116g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S120 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
57
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 Vlogging advice
Samsung DV150F Vlogging advice
35
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (217 grams)
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon S120 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Samsung DV150F
 Canon PowerShot S120Samsung DV150F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot S120 Samsung DV150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-26 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 217g (0.48 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 246 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $449 $150