Canon S120 vs Samsung DV150F
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Canon S120 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon S120 vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S120 & Samsung DV150F. The full galleries are available at Canon S120 Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Samsung DV150F
S120 | DV150F | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | January 2013 | More modern by 11 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon S120
DV150F | S120 |
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Common features in the Canon S120 and Samsung DV150F
S120 | DV150F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
See the Canon S120 and Samsung DV150F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S120 and DV150F is 92 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon S120 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot S120 | Samsung DV150F | |
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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 |