Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB150F
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & Samsung WB150F. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Samsung WB150F
SD4500 IS | WB150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon SD4500 IS
WB150F | SD4500 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Samsung WB150F
SD4500 IS | WB150F | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD4500 IS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Samsung WB150F | |
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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 |