Canon N100 vs Samsung ST150F
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Canon N100 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
- 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 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 N100 vs Samsung ST150F Overview
Its time to look closer at the Canon N100 versus Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and ST150F (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

The N100 was unveiled 13 months later than the ST150F making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the N100 scores vs the ST150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon N100 vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N100 and Samsung ST150F. The full galleries are provided at Canon N100 Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Samsung ST150F
N100 | ST150F | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 13 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon N100
ST150F | N100 |
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Samsung ST150F
N100 | ST150F | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon N100 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon N100 has got exterior measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check out the Canon N100 versus Samsung ST150F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the N100 vs the ST150F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N100 and ST150F is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the N100 and ST150F.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The N100 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung ST150F will provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern N100 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon N100 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Samsung ST150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot N100 | Samsung ST150F |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | 289 gr (0.64 lbs) | 114 gr (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | 330 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-12L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $349 | $300 |