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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX160 IS
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Additionally Known as Wi-Fi
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon SX150 IS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX150 IS was released 9 months before the Galaxy Camera and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX150 IS grades versus the Galaxy Camera when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 SX150 IS Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Canon SX150 IS

 Galaxy Camera SX150 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2013May 2012Fresher by 9 months
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 SX150 IS Galaxy Camera 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS has external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX150 IS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX150 IS vs the Galaxy Camera.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and Galaxy Camera is 86 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and Galaxy Camera.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SX150 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography information
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
has face detection focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (306 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (300g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (130 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography advice
64
lighter than others (306 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (130 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than others (300 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography info
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (130 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than others (306g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
37
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
lighter than others (300g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSamsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called as - Wi-Fi
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-14 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306g (0.67 lbs) 300g (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 130 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $249 $450