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Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Canon SD980 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 100 x 53 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 200 IS
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was announced 4 years prior to the ST150F which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SD980 IS grades vs the ST150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD980 IS over the Samsung ST150F

 SD980 IS ST150F 
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon SD980 IS

 ST150F SD980 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2009Newer by 41 months

Common features in the Canon SD980 IS and Samsung ST150F

 SD980 IS ST150F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD980 IS features exterior measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SD980 IS compared to the ST150F.

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and ST150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD980 IS and ST150F.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung ST150F to give more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD980 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Street photography factors
Samsung ST150F Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD980 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung ST150F Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD980 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
38
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
38
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD980 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
30
pretty wide (25mm)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SD980 IS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD980 IS and Samsung ST150F
 Canon PowerShot SD980 ISSamsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Samsung ST150F
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 200 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-19 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 53 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 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 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price - $300