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Canon N vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon N vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon N vs Samsung WB150F Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon N vs Samsung WB150F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The N was released 13 months later than the WB150F which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the N grades versus the WB150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Samsung WB150F

 N WB150F 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon N

 WB150F N 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon N and Samsung WB150F

 N WB150F 

Canon N vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon N has outside measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the N vs the WB150F.

Canon N vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the N and WB150F is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon N vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the N and WB150F.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB150F to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern N provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon N vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography details
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography factors
Samsung WB150F Street photography factors
65
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Sports photography highlights
24
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography information
Samsung WB150F Travel photography information
61
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average in class (188g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
35
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging advice
Samsung WB150F Vlogging advice
72
quite wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of microphone support
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon N vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Samsung WB150F
 Canon PowerShot NSamsung WB150F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot N Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 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 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech PureColor II G touch TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $230