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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(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
Samsung WB150F
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Samsung WB150F

 SX120 IS WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon SX120 IS

 WB150F SX120 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2009Newer by 29 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung WB150F

 SX120 IS WB150F 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography advice
33
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
42
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography details
Samsung WB150F Street photography details
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than others (285 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX120 IS
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
51
built-in flash
very long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (285g)
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (188 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography information
36
manual focus
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX120 IS
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others (285 grams)
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (188g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Samsung WB150F
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISSamsung WB150F
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