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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Refreshed by Canon SX150 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 SX130 IS vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Below is a extended review of the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung DV150F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was launched 3 years earlier than the DV150F and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the DV150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Samsung DV150F

 SX130 IS DV150F 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon SX130 IS

 DV150F SX130 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2010More recent by 29 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung DV150F

 SX130 IS DV150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS features outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV150F has sizing 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX130 IS vs the DV150F.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and DV150F is 85 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and DV150F.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung DV150F to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older SX130 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography information
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
lighter than average in class (116g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than competition in class (308g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
34
rather wide (25mm)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging information
Samsung DV150F Vlogging information
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
31
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Samsung DV150F
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSamsung DV150F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Samsung DV150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-08-19 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 grams (0.68 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 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 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $250 $150