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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(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
Samsung WB150F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Samsung WB150F

 SD1200 IS WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon SD1200 IS

 WB150F SD1200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Samsung WB150F

 SD1200 IS WB150F 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography features
25
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (188g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography features
Samsung WB150F Sports photography features
24
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography features
Samsung WB150F Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging information
Samsung WB150F Vlogging information
28
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Samsung WB150F
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISSamsung WB150F
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