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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SH100

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SH100 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
  • Released May 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX160 IS
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SH100 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SH100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was brought out 17 months later than the SH100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX150 IS matches up vs the SH100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung SH100

 SX150 IS SH100 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2011More recent by 17 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Canon SX150 IS

 SH100 SX150 IS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung SH100

 SX150 IS SH100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS comes with physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX150 IS against the SH100.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and SH100 is 86 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and SH100.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files however you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer SX150 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung SH100
42
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with Samsung SH100
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (306g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung SH100 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (130 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX150 IS
Travel photography with Samsung SH100
64
lighter than competitors in class (306 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (130 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography information
46
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (130 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung SH100 Vlogging factors
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (306g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
has mic port
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Samsung SH100
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSamsung SH100
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Samsung SH100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-05-14 2011-01-04
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4230 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 gr (0.67 lbs) -
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $249 $200