Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung DV150F
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
- 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
- Introduced August 2010
- Also referred to as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
(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
- Announced January 2013

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung DV150F Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and DV150F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SD4000 IS was launched 3 years before the DV150F which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SD4000 IS grades vs the DV150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Samsung DV150F. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Samsung DV150F
SD4000 IS | DV150F | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon SD4000 IS
DV150F | SD4000 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2010 | Newer by 29 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Samsung DV150F
SD4000 IS | DV150F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4000 IS has got external measurements of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung DV150F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SD4000 IS against the DV150F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and DV150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4000 IS and DV150F.
As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung DV150F to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Samsung DV150F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS | Samsung DV150F |
Also Known as | IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-08-02 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-5.3 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
AE 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), 320 x 240 (240 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 | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) | 116 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $300 | $150 |