Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung DV150F
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Revealed August 2009
(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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On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung DV150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and DV150F (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and DV150F (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SX120 IS was revealed 4 years earlier than the DV150F which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX120 IS scores versus the DV150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Samsung DV150F
| SX120 IS | DV150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon SX120 IS
| DV150F | SX120 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | August 2009 | Newer by 41 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung DV150F
| SX120 IS | DV150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS provides outside measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX120 IS against the DV150F.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and DV150F is 87 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and DV150F.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung DV150F will deliver more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Samsung DV150F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Samsung DV150F |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-08-19 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | 285 grams (0.63 lb) | 116 grams (0.26 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 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 | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $249 | $150 |
