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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Replacement is Canon SX710 HS
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 SX700 HS vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon SX700 HS versus Samsung DV150F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was manufactured 14 months later than the DV150F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX700 HS scores vs the DV150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Samsung DV150F

 SX700 HS DV150F 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 14 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon SX700 HS

 DV150F SX700 HS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Samsung DV150F

 SX700 HS DV150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX700 HS versus Samsung DV150F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX700 HS against the DV150F.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and DV150F is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and DV150F.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of files however you need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger SX700 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography highlights
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography factors
Samsung DV150F Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
lighter than average (116 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography information
Samsung DV150F Sports photography information
45
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography factors
Samsung DV150F Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competition (269g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery life (250 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average (116 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (250 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
34
fairly wide (25mm)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging details
Samsung DV150F Vlogging details
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Samsung DV150F
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSSamsung DV150F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Samsung DV150F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-12 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II G TFT Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 gr (0.59 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $349 $150