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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was released 4 years prior to the ST150F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the A3000 IS grades vs the ST150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Samsung ST150F

 A3000 IS ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon A3000 IS

 ST150F A3000 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Samsung ST150F

 A3000 IS ST150F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS has physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A3000 IS vs the ST150F.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and ST150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and ST150F.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST150F to give you more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
lighter than average (114 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography info
Samsung ST150F Sports photography info
24
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3000 IS
Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than average (114g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
39
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung ST150F Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
30
really wide (25mm)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Samsung ST150F
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISSamsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Samsung ST150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2013-01-07
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes 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 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 data format Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $240 $300