Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung ST150F
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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Samsung ST150F. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Samsung ST150F
A3000 IS | ST150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon A3000 IS
ST150F | A3000 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 36 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Samsung ST150F
A3000 IS | ST150F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
See the Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung ST150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3000 IS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Samsung ST150F | |
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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 |