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Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Released August 2016
  • Old Model is Canon 5D MIII
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon 5D MIV and Samsung ST150F, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and ST150F (16MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and ST150F (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The 5D MIV was released 3 years later than the ST150F and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the 5D MIV grades against the ST150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Samsung ST150F

 5D MIV ST150F 
AnnouncedAugust 2016January 2013Fresher by 45 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k230kClearer screen (+1390k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon 5D MIV

 ST150F 5D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Samsung ST150F

 5D MIV ST150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon 5D MIV features physical dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 5D MIV vs the ST150F.

Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIV and ST150F is 55 and 96 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIV and ST150F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 5D MIV because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 5D MIV will show extra detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger 5D MIV will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 5D MIV
Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
85
focusing manually
excellent resolution (30MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Street photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Street photography highlights
65
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
56
lighter than average in class (114g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5D MIV
Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent resolution (30MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Travel photography details
Samsung ST150F Travel photography details
67
weather proofing
has focus by touch
excellent resolution (30 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average in class (114g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography information
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography information
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
excellent resolution (30MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
39
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST150F Vlogging highlights
31
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
30
fairly wide (25mm)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Samsung ST150F
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVSamsung ST150F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Samsung ST150F
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-08-25 2013-01-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 6720 x 4480 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 61 -
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Amount of lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890 grams (1.96 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 91 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2995 not tested
Other
Battery life 900 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 2 Single
Pricing at launch $3,299 $300