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Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 36-360mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 190g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
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 SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB150F Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SD4500 IS and Samsung WB150F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and WB150F (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was unveiled 5 months prior to the WB150F and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the SD4500 IS grades against the WB150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Samsung WB150F

 SD4500 IS WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon SD4500 IS

 WB150F SD4500 IS 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Samsung WB150F

 SD4500 IS WB150F 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 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).

Look at the Canon SD4500 IS and Samsung WB150F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SD4500 IS vs the WB150F.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4500 IS and WB150F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD4500 IS and WB150F.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB150F to result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography features
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (188 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB150F Travel photography advice
55
built-in flash
great zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than average (188 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography highlights
32
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB150F Vlogging highlights
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average (188g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Samsung WB150F
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISSamsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Samsung WB150F
Also called Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) 188g (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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-9L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $230