Canon S120 vs Samsung ST150F
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Canon S120 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon S120 vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S120 and Samsung ST150F. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S120 Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Samsung ST150F
S120 | ST150F | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 11 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon S120
ST150F | S120 |
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Common features in the Canon S120 and Samsung ST150F
S120 | ST150F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S120 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot S120 | Samsung ST150F | |
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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 |