Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung DV150F
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Introduced April 2017
- Earlier Model is Canon SX720 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX740 HS
(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

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung DV150F Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX730 HS versus Samsung DV150F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and DV150F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX730 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the DV150F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX730 HS matches up vs the DV150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Samsung DV150F. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Samsung DV150F
SX730 HS | DV150F | |||
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Released | April 2017 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 52 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon SX730 HS
DV150F | SX730 HS | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Samsung DV150F
SX730 HS | DV150F |
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Canon SX730 HS versus Samsung DV150F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX730 HS versus the DV150F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and DV150F is 88 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and DV150F.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX730 HS to produce more detail having an extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Samsung DV150F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Samsung DV150F |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2017-04-06 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.3MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
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 | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.9fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
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 | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 300 grams (0.66 lbs) | 116 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $399 | $150 |