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Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Canon SD970 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 990 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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Canon SD970 IS and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was announced 4 years earlier than the DV150F and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SD970 IS matches up versus the DV150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Samsung DV150F

 SD970 IS DV150F 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon SD970 IS

 DV150F SD970 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 47 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Samsung DV150F

 SD970 IS DV150F 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD970 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SD970 IS vs the DV150F.

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD970 IS and DV150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD970 IS and DV150F.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung DV150F to give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SD970 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD970 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
26
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Street photography features
Samsung DV150F Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
lighter than competitors (116g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Sports photography information
Samsung DV150F Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD970 IS
Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors (116g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD970 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
34
decently wide (25mm)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
31
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (116g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Samsung DV150F
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISSamsung DV150F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Samsung DV150F
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 990 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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-5L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price - $150