Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung DV150F
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Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS & Samsung DV150F. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD970 IS Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Samsung DV150F
SD970 IS | DV150F | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon SD970 IS
DV150F | SD970 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 47 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Samsung DV150F
SD970 IS | DV150F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon SD970 IS and Samsung DV150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Samsung DV150F | |
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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 |