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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced May 2016
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
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung DV150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and DV150F (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was brought out 3 years later than the DV150F and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX620 HS matches up against the DV150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Samsung DV150F

 SX620 HS DV150F 
ReleasedMay 2016January 2013Fresher by 41 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon SX620 HS

 DV150F SX620 HS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung DV150F

 SX620 HS DV150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS provides outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX620 HS vs the DV150F.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and DV150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and DV150F.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX620 HS to produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher SX620 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography features
Samsung DV150F Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (182g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography features
Samsung DV150F Sports photography features
47
excellent zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
71
lighter than others (182g)
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (625mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
34
decently wide (25mm)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (182 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
31
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Samsung DV150F
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSamsung DV150F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Samsung DV150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-05-10 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 182 grams (0.40 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 295 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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