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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ15W 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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX160 IS
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Also Known as WB550
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ15W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was manufactured 3 years later than the HZ15W and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX150 IS matches up versus the HZ15W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung HZ15W

 SX150 IS HZ15W 
ReleasedMay 2012February 2009Fresher by 40 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Canon SX150 IS

 HZ15W SX150 IS 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung HZ15W

 SX150 IS HZ15W 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS features exterior 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) while the Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ15W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX150 IS versus the HZ15W.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and HZ15W is 86 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and HZ15W.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX150 IS to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX150 IS provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography highlights
42
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
32
manual focus
includes face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with Samsung HZ15W
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (306 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (130 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography details
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography details
64
lighter than others (306 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (130 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (249g)
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ15W Landscape photography information
46
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (130 shots)
no Timelapse mode
41
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging info
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging info
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others (306g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
29
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than competition (249 grams)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Samsung HZ15W
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSamsung HZ15W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Samsung HZ15W
Alternative name - WB550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-14 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306g (0.67 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 life 130 pictures -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $249 $330