Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB150F
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
- 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
- Announced August 2009
(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 SX120 IS vs Samsung WB150F Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB150F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and WB150F (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and WB150F (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SX120 IS was brought out 3 years prior to the WB150F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX120 IS grades versus the WB150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Samsung WB150F. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Samsung WB150F
SX120 IS | WB150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon SX120 IS
WB150F | SX120 IS | |||
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Released | January 2012 | August 2009 | Newer by 29 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung WB150F
SX120 IS | WB150F | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 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).
Check out the Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB150F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX120 IS and the WB150F.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and WB150F is 87 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and WB150F.
As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Samsung WB150F will show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Samsung WB150F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX120 IS | Samsung WB150F |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-08-19 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-360mm (10.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.3 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 285 grams (0.63 lbs) | 188 grams (0.41 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") | 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 | 2 x AA | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $249 | $230 |