Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung DV150F
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
- Announced February 2009
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
(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
- Launched January 2013

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung DV150F Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and DV150F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SD1200 IS was released 4 years before the DV150F and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SD1200 IS scores versus the DV150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Samsung DV150F. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Samsung DV150F
SD1200 IS | DV150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon SD1200 IS
DV150F | SD1200 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 47 months |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Samsung DV150F
SD1200 IS | DV150F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS comes with outside measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Canon SD1200 IS versus Samsung DV150F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the DV150F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and DV150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and DV150F.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung DV150F to give more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Samsung DV150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Samsung DV150F |
Otherwise known as | Digital IXUS 95 IS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-02-18 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 lbs) | 116g (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 260 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $250 | $150 |