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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(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
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 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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Samsung DV150F

 SX160 IS DV150F 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon SX160 IS

 DV150F SX160 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung DV150F

 SX160 IS DV150F 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX160 IS
Street photography with Samsung DV150F
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (291 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography information
Samsung DV150F Sports photography information
51
long zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (380 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography features
Samsung DV150F Travel photography features
69
good battery (380 CIPA)
lighter than others (291 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (448mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung DV150F Landscape photography advice
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
34
really wide (25mm)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others (291 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
31
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Samsung DV150F
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISSamsung DV150F
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