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Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Canon SD3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 160g - 99 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is IXUS 210 / IXY 10S
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD3500 IS was brought out 3 years earlier than the ST150F and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SD3500 IS matches up vs the ST150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD3500 IS over the Samsung ST150F

 SD3500 IS ST150F 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon SD3500 IS

 ST150F SD3500 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 35 months

Common features in the Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung ST150F

 SD3500 IS ST150F 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD3500 IS comes with outer dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the ST150F.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD3500 IS and ST150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD3500 IS and ST150F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung ST150F to offer greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography details
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (114g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS Sports photography info
Samsung ST150F Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (114g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD3500 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
42
fairly wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
38
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
30
rather wide (25mm)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Canon SD3500 IS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD3500 IS and Samsung ST150F
 Canon PowerShot SD3500 ISSamsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Samsung ST150F
Otherwise known as IXUS 210 / IXY 10S -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-08 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 160g (0.35 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 56 x 22mm (3.9" 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 model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release - $300