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Canon G16 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Canon G16 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Superseded the Canon G15
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
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon G16 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon G16 vs Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and ST150F (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The G16 was announced 11 months later than the ST150F so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the G16 grades vs the ST150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Samsung ST150F

 G16 ST150F 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2013Fresher by 11 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon G16

 ST150F G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Samsung ST150F

 G16 ST150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon G16 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G16 provides physical dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the G16 against the ST150F.

Canon G16 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and ST150F is 85 and 96 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and ST150F.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G16 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung ST150F will result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent G16 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon G16 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G16
Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
48
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (356g)
56
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST150F Sports photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery power (360 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G16
Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
64
great battery power (360 CIPA)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition (356 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G16 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography advice
58
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
39
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging information
Samsung ST150F Vlogging information
33
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (356 grams)
30
relatively wide (25mm)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon G16 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Samsung ST150F
 Canon PowerShot G16Samsung ST150F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot G16 Samsung ST150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-25 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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/1.8-2.8 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356 gr (0.78 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $499 $300