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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon SX710 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX730 HS
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
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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung DV150F Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung DV150F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was released 3 years after the DV150F which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX720 HS scores versus the DV150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Samsung DV150F

 SX720 HS DV150F 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2013Newer by 38 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon SX720 HS

 DV150F SX720 HS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung DV150F

 SX720 HS DV150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung DV150F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX720 HS and the DV150F.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and DV150F is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung DV150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and DV150F.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung DV150F sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
MP count good (20.3MP)
provides face detection focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography features
Samsung DV150F Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (270g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than competition (116g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography information
Samsung DV150F Sports photography information
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition in class (270g)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (116g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX720 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging information
Samsung DV150F Vlogging information
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (270g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has face detection focus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Samsung DV150F
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSSamsung DV150F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Samsung DV150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-02-18 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 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
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.9fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270g (0.60 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $379 $150