Canon A1300 vs Samsung WB150F
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
23 Overall
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93 Imaging
39 Features
23 Overall
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Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
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Canon A1300 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
Canon A1300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced February 2012
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
- Released January 2012
Photography Glossary Canon A1300 vs Samsung WB150F Overview
Below is a in-depth review of the Canon A1300 and Samsung WB150F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A1300 grades versus the WB150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Samsung WB150F. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1300 Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Samsung WB150F
| A1300 | WB150F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon A1300
| WB150F | A1300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Samsung WB150F
| A1300 | WB150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2012 |  | January 2012 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon A1300 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the A1300 versus the WB150F.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and WB150F is 93 and 93 respectively.
Canon A1300 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and WB150F.
Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon A1300 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively.
Canon A1300 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon A1300 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography factors
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Canon A1300 Street photography information
Samsung WB150F Street photography information
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Canon A1300 Sports photography features
Samsung WB150F Sports photography features
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Canon A1300
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lighter than others in class (188g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Canon A1300 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography features
really wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Canon A1300 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB150F Vlogging highlights
really wide (28mm)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Canon A1300 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1300 | Samsung WB150F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Samsung WB150F |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2012-01-09 |
| Physical type | 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 | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 174 gr (0.38 pounds) | 188 gr (0.41 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 pictures | - |
| Type of battery | AA | - |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $119 | $230 |