Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST150F

Here is a extensive review of the Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was released 3 years before the ST150F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the ST150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Samsung ST150F. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST150F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX130 IS against the ST150F.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and ST150F is 85 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and ST150F.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung ST150F to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older SX130 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.