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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST65

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST65 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
  • Launched May 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX160 IS
Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX150 IS versus Samsung ST65, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was unveiled 17 months after the ST65 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX150 IS matches up versus the ST65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung ST65

 SX150 IS ST65 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2011Newer by 17 months
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Canon SX150 IS

 ST65 SX150 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung ST65

 SX150 IS ST65 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS comes with physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST65 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the ST65.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and ST65 is 86 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and ST65.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX150 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography highlights
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography factors
Samsung ST65 Street photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
49
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (130 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
26
MP count decent (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than competition (306 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (130 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
71
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung ST65
46
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (130 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST65 Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (306 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
27
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Samsung ST65
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSamsung ST65
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Samsung ST65
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-05-14 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 306 grams (0.67 lbs) -
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $249 $130