Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST150F
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Launched August 2010
- Newer Model is Canon SX150 IS
(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
- Announced January 2013

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST150F Overview
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").

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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Samsung ST150F
SX130 IS | ST150F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon SX130 IS
ST150F | SX130 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2010 | Fresher by 29 months |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung ST150F
SX130 IS | ST150F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
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.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Samsung ST150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Samsung ST150F |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-08-19 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 308g (0.68 lbs) | 114g (0.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 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 | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $250 | $300 |