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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX160 IS
Samsung DV150F
(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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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung DV150F Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung DV150F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was announced 7 months earlier than the DV150F which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX150 IS scores vs the DV150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung DV150F

 SX150 IS DV150F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon SX150 IS

 DV150F SX150 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013May 2012More recent by 7 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung DV150F

 SX150 IS DV150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS provides physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX150 IS and the DV150F.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and DV150F is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and DV150F.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung DV150F to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SX150 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography details
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography factors
Samsung DV150F Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (306g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography details
Samsung DV150F Sports photography details
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (130 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography info
Samsung DV150F Travel photography info
64
lighter than average in class (306 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (130 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography details
46
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (130 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
34
pretty wide (25mm)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging features
Samsung DV150F Vlogging features
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (306 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
31
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Samsung DV150F
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSamsung DV150F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Samsung DV150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-14 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - 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 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 gr (0.67 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 130 shots -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $249 $150