Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung DV150F
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Samsung DV150F. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Samsung DV150F
SX130 IS | DV150F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon SX130 IS
DV150F | SX130 IS | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2010 | More recent by 29 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung DV150F
SX130 IS | DV150F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung DV150F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Samsung DV150F | |
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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 |