Clicky

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2014
Samsung DV150F
(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
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung DV150F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The SX400 IS was unveiled 19 months after the DV150F making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX400 IS grades versus the DV150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Samsung DV150F

 SX400 IS DV150F 
ReleasedJuly 2014January 2013More modern by 19 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon SX400 IS

 DV150F SX400 IS 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung DV150F

 SX400 IS DV150F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung DV150F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX400 IS vs the DV150F.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and DV150F is 81 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and DV150F.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of files although you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher SX400 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX400 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Street photography highlights
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography details
Samsung DV150F Travel photography details
60
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (190 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competitors (116g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery pack (190 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Samsung DV150F
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSamsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Samsung DV150F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-07-29 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313g (0.69 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" 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 190 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $229 $150