Canon D20 vs Samsung ST150F
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Canon D20 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
- Released June 2013
(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

Canon D20 vs Samsung ST150F Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Canon D20 and Samsung ST150F, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the D20 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The D20 was revealed 6 months later than the ST150F and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the D20 scores versus the ST150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon D20 vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D20 and Samsung ST150F. The full galleries are provided at Canon D20 Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Samsung ST150F
D20 | ST150F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon D20
ST150F | D20 |
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Common features in the Canon D20 and Samsung ST150F
D20 | ST150F | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon D20 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon D20 has got exterior measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
See the Canon D20 and Samsung ST150F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the D20 vs the ST150F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and ST150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D20 and ST150F.
As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung ST150F to show more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively.

Canon D20 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Canon D20 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Samsung ST150F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot D20 | Samsung ST150F |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-06-18 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect 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) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 228g (0.50 pounds) | 114g (0.25 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" 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-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $299 | $300 |