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Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
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 SD4000 IS vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was released 3 years before the ST150F which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SD4000 IS grades versus the ST150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Samsung ST150F

 SD4000 IS ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon SD4000 IS

 ST150F SD4000 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2010More modern by 29 months

Common features in the Canon SD4000 IS and Samsung ST150F

 SD4000 IS ST150F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4000 IS has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung ST150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SD4000 IS and the ST150F.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4000 IS and ST150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4000 IS and ST150F.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung ST150F to give more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SD4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Street photography details
Samsung ST150F Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4000 IS
Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
26
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Travel photography highlights
64
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
40
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
38
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4000 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST150F Vlogging highlights
32
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
30
pretty wide (25mm)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SD4000 IS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4000 IS and Samsung ST150F
 Canon PowerShot SD4000 ISSamsung ST150F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Samsung ST150F
Otherwise known as IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-08-02 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-105mm (3.8x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.3 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $300