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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX160 IS
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung DV300F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was released 5 months later than the DV300F which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX150 IS scores against the DV300F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung DV300F

 SX150 IS DV300F 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Canon SX150 IS

 DV300F SX150 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung DV300F

 SX150 IS DV300F 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung DV300F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the DV300F.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and DV300F is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and DV300F.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung DV300F to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography info
Samsung DV300F Street photography info
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography details
Samsung DV300F Sports photography details
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (130 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX150 IS
Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
64
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (130 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competitors (133g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung DV300F
46
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (130 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging information
Samsung DV300F Vlogging information
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (306g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Samsung DV300F
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSamsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Samsung DV300F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-14 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 gr (0.67 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 2 x AA BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $249 $200