Canon G1 X vs Samsung WB150F
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Canon G1 X vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1.5" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 534g - 117 x 81 x 65mm
- Introduced March 2012
- Refreshed by Canon G1 X II
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
- Announced January 2012
Canon G1 X vs Samsung WB150F Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon G1 X and Samsung WB150F, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the G1 X (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly close but the G1 X (1.5") and WB150F (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe G1 X was brought out 3 months later than the WB150F so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G1 X matches up versus the WB150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon G1 X vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G1 X & Samsung WB150F. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G1 X Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G1 X over the Samsung WB150F
G1 X | WB150F | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon G1 X
WB150F | G1 X |
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Common features in the Canon G1 X and Samsung WB150F
G1 X | WB150F | |||
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Announced | March 2012 | January 2012 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Canon G1 X vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G1 X has got outside dimensions of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") with a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Analyze the Canon G1 X and Samsung WB150F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the G1 X against the WB150F.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G1 X and WB150F is 75 and 93 respectively.
Canon G1 X vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G1 X and WB150F.
To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor measurements. The G1 X features the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh easier.
Canon G1 X vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon G1 X vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot G1 X | Samsung WB150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G1 X | Samsung WB150F |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-03-29 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 18.7 x 14mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 261.8mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4352 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.8 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 20cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 1.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 16 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (via hot shoe EX series Speedlites, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX) | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 534g (1.18 pounds) | 188g (0.41 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 81 x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 60 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 644 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-10L | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $649 | $230 |