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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
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 SD1200 IS vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon SD1200 IS versus Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was launched 4 years earlier than the ST150F and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SD1200 IS grades against the ST150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Samsung ST150F

 SD1200 IS ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon SD1200 IS

 ST150F SD1200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 47 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Samsung ST150F

 SD1200 IS ST150F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS comes with physical dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the ST150F.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and ST150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and ST150F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung ST150F to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography factors
25
features face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung ST150F Sports photography factors
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography details
Samsung ST150F Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
39
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST150F Vlogging highlights
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
30
really wide (25mm)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Samsung ST150F
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISSamsung ST150F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Samsung ST150F
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $300