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Canon N vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Canon N vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Canon N
(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
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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Samsung ST150F

 N ST150F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon N

 ST150F N 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N and Samsung ST150F

 N ST150F 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar 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).

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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.

Canon N vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

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

Canon N vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography details
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography advice
Samsung ST150F Street photography advice
65
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
61
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery (200 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
36
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon N
Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
72
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
pretty wide (25mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon N vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Samsung ST150F
 Canon PowerShot NSamsung ST150F
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