Canon G15 vs Samsung ST150F
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Canon G15 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
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- 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
- Released January 2013

Canon G15 vs Samsung ST150F Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon G15 vs Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and ST150F (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

The G15 was introduced 3 months prior to the ST150F and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the G15 matches up against the ST150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon G15 vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G15 and Samsung ST150F. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Samsung ST150F
G15 | ST150F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon G15
ST150F | G15 |
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Common features in the Canon G15 and Samsung ST150F
G15 | ST150F | |||
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Released | September 2012 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon G15 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G15 features outer measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Canon G15 vs Samsung ST150F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the G15 versus the ST150F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and ST150F is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and ST150F.
Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G15 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung ST150F will result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Canon G15 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G15 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Samsung ST150F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot G15 | Samsung ST150F |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-09-17 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 352 gr (0.78 pounds) | 114 gr (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 46 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 165 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-10L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $499 | $300 |