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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(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
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
  • Launched January 2013
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Samsung DV150F

 SD1200 IS DV150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon SD1200 IS

 DV150F SD1200 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 47 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Samsung DV150F

 SD1200 IS DV150F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography advice
25
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography advice
Samsung DV150F Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
lighter than competitors (116g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography details
Samsung DV150F Sports photography details
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (116g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
34
rather wide (25mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung DV150F Vlogging highlights
28
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Samsung DV150F
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISSamsung DV150F
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