Canon 1200D vs Samsung ST150F

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon 1200D vs Samsung ST150F, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the 1200D (18MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is very similar but the 1200D (APS-C) and ST150F (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The 1200D was launched 14 months after the ST150F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 1200D grades vs the ST150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 1200D and Samsung ST150F. The complete galleries are available at Canon 1200D Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 1200D has external dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Canon 1200D vs Samsung ST150F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the 1200D versus the ST150F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1200D and ST150F is 68 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1200D and ST150F.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1200D because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 1200D will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger 1200D provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.