Canon N vs Samsung ST150F
93 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
30 Overall
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Canon N vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Revealed January 2013
(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

Canon N vs Samsung ST150F Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon N and Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the N (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The N was introduced very close to the ST150F and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the N grades against the ST150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon N vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N & Samsung ST150F. The whole galleries are provided at Canon N Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Samsung ST150F
N | ST150F | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon N
ST150F | N | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon N and Samsung ST150F
N | ST150F | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing |
Canon N vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon N provides exterior measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Examine the Canon N and Samsung ST150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the N vs the ST150F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the N and ST150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon N vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the N and ST150F.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung ST150F to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Canon N vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Samsung ST150F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot N | Samsung ST150F |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.8" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G touch | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
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, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195g (0.43 pounds) | 114g (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 200 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-9L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $299 | $300 |