Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung DV150F

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").

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.