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Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SD1300 IS versus Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was manufactured 3 years prior to the ST150F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SD1300 IS matches up against the ST150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Samsung ST150F

 SD1300 IS ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon SD1300 IS

 ST150F SD1300 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 35 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Samsung ST150F

 SD1300 IS ST150F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1300 IS offers outside measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the ST150F.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and ST150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and ST150F.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung ST150F to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography advice
Samsung ST150F Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
lighter than average (114g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Travel photography highlights
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (114g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography highlights
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
38
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST150F Vlogging highlights
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
30
fairly wide (25mm)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Samsung ST150F
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISSamsung ST150F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Samsung ST150F
Also called as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price - $300