Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung ST150F
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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2013
(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
- Revealed January 2013

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung ST150F Overview
Following is a complete comparison of the Canon A3500 IS versus Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A3500 IS was brought out very close to the ST150F and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A3500 IS grades against the ST150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS & Samsung ST150F. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A3500 IS Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Samsung ST150F
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon A3500 IS
ST150F | A3500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Samsung ST150F
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3500 IS has outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has sizing 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 A3500 IS versus Samsung ST150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A3500 IS compared to the ST150F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3500 IS and ST150F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3500 IS and ST150F.
Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images however you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Samsung ST150F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Samsung ST150F |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 1s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lbs) | 114 gr (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 200 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $115 | $300 |