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Canon A1300 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Canon A1300 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon A1300 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon A1300 and Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was announced 11 months before the ST150F so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A1300 scores vs the ST150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Samsung ST150F

 A1300 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon A1300

 ST150F A1300 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Samsung ST150F

 A1300 ST150F 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon A1300 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 features outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1300 and Samsung ST150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A1300 and the ST150F.

Canon A1300 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and ST150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and ST150F.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older A1300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A1300 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography details
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography factors
Samsung ST150F Street photography factors
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (114g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
33
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1300
Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (114g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography advice
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
39
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging info
Samsung ST150F Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (28mm)
supports face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
30
really wide (25mm)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon A1300 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Samsung ST150F
 Canon PowerShot A1300Samsung ST150F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Samsung ST150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 174 grams (0.38 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 220 photographs -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $119 $300