Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB150F
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
- Announced February 2009
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
- Released January 2012

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB150F Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SD1200 IS versus Samsung WB150F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and WB150F (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SD1200 IS was announced 3 years earlier than the WB150F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SD1200 IS matches up versus the WB150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Samsung WB150F. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Samsung WB150F
SD1200 IS | WB150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon SD1200 IS
WB150F | SD1200 IS | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 35 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Samsung WB150F
SD1200 IS | WB150F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS provides outer dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD1200 IS versus Samsung WB150F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SD1200 IS and the WB150F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and WB150F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and WB150F.
To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB150F to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Samsung WB150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Samsung WB150F |
Also called as | Digital IXUS 95 IS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-02-18 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | 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 | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) | 188 gr (0.41 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 260 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $250 | $230 |