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Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Canon SD980 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 100 x 53 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SD980 IS versus Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was introduced 4 years prior to the DV150F which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SD980 IS scores versus the DV150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Samsung DV150F

 SD980 IS DV150F 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon SD980 IS

 DV150F SD980 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 41 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Samsung DV150F

 SD980 IS DV150F 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD980 IS has outside dimensions of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while 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 SD980 IS versus Samsung DV150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SD980 IS against the DV150F.

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and DV150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD980 IS and DV150F.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung DV150F to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
lighter than others in class (116g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung DV150F Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (116g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography highlights
38
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Vlogging information
Samsung DV150F Vlogging information
31
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
features face detect focus
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Samsung DV150F
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISSamsung DV150F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Samsung DV150F
Also called as Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-19 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 53 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 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 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release - $150