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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Announced March 2009
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
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB150F Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX1 IS versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and WB150F (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was announced 3 years prior to the WB150F which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX1 IS grades against the WB150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung WB150F

 SX1 IS WB150F 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon SX1 IS

 WB150F SX1 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012March 2009Newer by 33 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung WB150F

 SX1 IS WB150F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the WB150F.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and WB150F is 64 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and WB150F.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung WB150F to deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography details
46
manual focus
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography information
Samsung WB150F Street photography information
56
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (615 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography info
Samsung WB150F Sports photography info
33
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB150F Travel photography advice
52
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (615g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography advice
44
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX1 IS
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
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rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (615g)
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (188g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Samsung WB150F
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSamsung WB150F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-03-27 2012-01-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 grams (1.36 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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