Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung DV150F
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Additionally Known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
(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
- Revealed January 2013

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung DV150F Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SD3500 IS was manufactured 3 years earlier than the DV150F and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SD3500 IS scores vs the DV150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Samsung DV150F. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Samsung DV150F
SD3500 IS | DV150F | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon SD3500 IS
DV150F | SD3500 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 35 months |
Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung DV150F
SD3500 IS | DV150F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD3500 IS has got physical measurements of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung DV150F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the DV150F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and DV150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD3500 IS and DV150F.
As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung DV150F to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Samsung DV150F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS | Samsung DV150F |
Also referred to as | IXUS 210 / IXY 10S | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-02-08 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
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/2.8-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | - |
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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 160 grams (0.35 lb) | 116 grams (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" 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 ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | - | $150 |