Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST150F
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(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
- Revealed May 2012
- Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
- Updated by Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Released January 2013

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST150F Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung ST150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX150 IS was introduced 7 months before the ST150F and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the SX150 IS grades vs the ST150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Samsung ST150F. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung ST150F
SX150 IS | ST150F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon SX150 IS
ST150F | SX150 IS | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | May 2012 | Fresher by 7 months |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung ST150F
SX150 IS | ST150F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS has got external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 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).
Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung ST150F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX150 IS versus the ST150F.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and ST150F is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and ST150F.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST150F to give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older SX150 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Samsung ST150F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Samsung ST150F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-05-14 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch 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 | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
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 | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 306 grams (0.67 lb) | 114 grams (0.25 lb) |
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 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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $249 | $300 |