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Canon N100 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Canon N100 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Canon N100
(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
Samsung ST150F
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Samsung ST150F

 N100 ST150F 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon N100

 ST150F N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Samsung ST150F

 N100 ST150F 
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon N100 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

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

Canon N100 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N100
Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
33
focusing manually
supports face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no RAW files
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography info
Samsung ST150F Street photography info
64
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no RAW files
heavier than others in class (289g)
56
lighter than competition in class (114g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography information
Samsung ST150F Sports photography information
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (330 per charge)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 Travel photography features
Samsung ST150F Travel photography features
65
good battery power (330 shots)
provides focus by touch
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (289 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N100
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
48
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (330 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
does have external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than others in class (289g)
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Canon N100 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Samsung ST150F
 Canon PowerShot N100Samsung ST150F
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