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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Announced February 2009
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon A2100 IS versus Samsung WB150F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WB150F and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A2100 IS grades vs the WB150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Samsung WB150F

 A2100 IS WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon A2100 IS

 WB150F A2100 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Samsung WB150F

 A2100 IS WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A2100 IS and the WB150F.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and WB150F is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and WB150F.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung WB150F to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older A2100 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography highlights
26
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography details
Samsung WB150F Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography details
Samsung WB150F Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography details
Samsung WB150F Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition in class (188g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography details
31
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
49
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2100 IS
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
27
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon A2100 IS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Samsung WB150F
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISSamsung WB150F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-18 2012-01-09
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 model 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $220 $230