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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 110 IS
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB150F Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon SD960 IS versus Samsung WB150F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was unveiled 3 years prior to the WB150F which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SD960 IS scores versus the WB150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Samsung WB150F

 SD960 IS WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon SD960 IS

 WB150F SD960 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Samsung WB150F

 SD960 IS WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD960 IS has got outer measurements of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD960 IS versus Samsung WB150F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SD960 IS vs the WB150F.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD960 IS and WB150F is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD960 IS and WB150F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB150F to give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SD960 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD960 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
26
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography information
Samsung WB150F Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB150F Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (188g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography details
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung WB150F Vlogging advice
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SD960 IS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Samsung WB150F
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISSamsung WB150F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Samsung WB150F
Also called Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-18 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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-4L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing - $230