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Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2012
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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon A2400 IS and Samsung WB150F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was introduced within a month of the WB150F and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A2400 IS scores against the WB150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Samsung WB150F

 A2400 IS WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon A2400 IS

 WB150F A2400 IS 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Samsung WB150F

 A2400 IS WB150F 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS has got outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A2400 IS and the WB150F.

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and WB150F is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and WB150F.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon A2400 IS to offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography information
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (188g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography features
Samsung WB150F Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB150F Travel photography advice
66
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (190 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (188 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2400 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (190 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2400 IS
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others (188 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Samsung WB150F
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISSamsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Samsung WB150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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 surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 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 Overall 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 190 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $149 $230