Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung DV150F
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
- Launched June 2013
- Replaced the Canon SX150 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX170 IS
(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

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung DV150F Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Canon SX160 IS versus 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 SX160 IS (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX160 IS was released 6 months later than the DV150F and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX160 IS matches up versus the DV150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Samsung DV150F. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Samsung DV150F
SX160 IS | DV150F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon SX160 IS
DV150F | SX160 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung DV150F
SX160 IS | DV150F | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX160 IS comes with exterior measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Canon SX160 IS versus Samsung DV150F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX160 IS and the DV150F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and DV150F is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and DV150F.
Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Samsung DV150F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Samsung DV150F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-06-21 | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | 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 | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 291g (0.64 pounds) | 116g (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 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 life | 380 shots | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $199 | $150 |