Canon A1200 vs Samsung ST150F

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon A1200 and Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was released 24 months prior to the ST150F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A1200 scores vs the ST150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Samsung ST150F. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 offers physical measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A1200 compared to the ST150F.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and ST150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and ST150F.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST150F to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older A1200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.