Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung DV150F

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung DV150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was introduced 8 months later than the DV150F so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX510 HS matches up against the DV150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Samsung DV150F. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS has outer dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung DV150F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the DV150F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and DV150F is 80 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and DV150F.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung DV150F to produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer SX510 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.