Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST700
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST700 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
- Announced May 2012
- Previous Model is Canon SX130 IS
- New Model is Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
- Released January 2011

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST700 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung ST700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX150 IS was brought out 17 months later than the ST700 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX150 IS matches up vs the ST700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST700 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Samsung ST700. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Samsung ST700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung ST700
SX150 IS | ST700 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 17 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Canon SX150 IS
ST700 | SX150 IS | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung ST700
SX150 IS | ST700 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS has outer 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) and the Samsung ST700 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung ST700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX150 IS against the ST700.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and ST700 is 86 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and ST700.
As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST700 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX150 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Samsung ST700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Samsung ST700 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-05-14 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
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 distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 306 gr (0.67 pounds) | - |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 pictures | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $249 | $280 |