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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(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
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Samsung ST150F

 A3500 IS ST150F 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon A3500 IS

 ST150F A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Samsung ST150F

 A3500 IS ST150F 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

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

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography highlights
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than average (135g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than average in class (114g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung ST150F Travel photography advice
68
lighter than average (135g)
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography factors
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
38
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung ST150F Vlogging factors
34
rather wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than average (135 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
30
really wide (25mm)
features face detection focus
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Samsung ST150F
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISSamsung ST150F
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