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Canon A495 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Canon A495 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Canon A495
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 A495 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon A495 and Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A495 was introduced 4 years prior to the ST150F and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A495 scores against the ST150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Samsung ST150F

 A495 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon A495

 ST150F A495 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 36 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Samsung ST150F

 A495 ST150F 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon A495 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A495 features outer dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A495 against the ST150F.

Canon A495 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and ST150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A495 and ST150F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung ST150F to result in extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older A495 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A495 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 Sports photography info
Samsung ST150F Sports photography info
16
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A495 Travel photography info
Samsung ST150F Travel photography info
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others in class (114g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography factors
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
38
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A495
Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
21
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
30
pretty wide (25mm)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon A495 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Samsung ST150F
 Canon PowerShot A495Samsung ST150F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A495 Samsung ST150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-122mm (3.3x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $109 $300