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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST150F 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
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX160 IS
Samsung ST150F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung ST150F

 SX150 IS ST150F 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon SX150 IS

 ST150F SX150 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2012Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung ST150F

 SX150 IS ST150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

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

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography factors
42
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography features
Samsung ST150F Street photography features
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
lighter than competition (114g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography features
Samsung ST150F Sports photography features
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (130 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than competition (306 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (130 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition (114g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography advice
46
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (130 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (306g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Samsung ST150F
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSamsung ST150F
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