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Canon S120 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot S120 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Canon S120 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon S110
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Canon S120 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon S120 and Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and ST150F (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The S120 was revealed 11 months after the ST150F and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S120 grades vs the ST150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Samsung ST150F

 S120 ST150F 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2013Newer by 11 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon S120

 ST150F S120 

Common features in the Canon S120 and Samsung ST150F

 S120 ST150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon S120 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon S120 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S120 and Samsung ST150F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S120 against the ST150F.

Canon S120 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and ST150F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon S120 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Canon S120 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S120 and ST150F.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S120 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung ST150F will result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S120 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon S120 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Canon S120 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S120 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S120 Portrait photography features
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography features
42
manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S120
Street photography with Samsung ST150F
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (217g)
56
lighter than others in class (114g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S120 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S120 Travel photography information
Samsung ST150F Travel photography information
67
offers focus by touch
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition (217 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S120
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
57
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
38
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S120 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (217g)
30
pretty wide (25mm)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Canon S120 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S120 and Samsung ST150F
 Canon PowerShot S120Samsung ST150F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot S120 Samsung ST150F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-26 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 217 gr (0.48 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 246 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $449 $300