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Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Canon A2300
(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
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Samsung WB150F
(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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Canon A2300 versus Samsung WB150F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was announced within a month of the WB150F so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A2300 scores vs the WB150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Samsung WB150F

 A2300 WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon A2300

 WB150F A2300 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Samsung WB150F

 A2300 WB150F 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Canon A2300 versus Samsung WB150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A2300 against the WB150F.

Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and WB150F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and WB150F.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A2300 to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2300
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2300
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
56
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography features
Samsung WB150F Sports photography features
32
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (210 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average in class (125g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (188g)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB150F Vlogging advice
30
fairly wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (188 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon A2300 vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Samsung WB150F
 Canon PowerShot A2300Samsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
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
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Mic 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 125g (0.28 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 210 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $139 $230