Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST80
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST80 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
- Introduced May 2012
- Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST80 Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX150 IS was introduced 2 years after the ST80 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX150 IS grades versus the ST80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Samsung ST80. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung ST80
SX150 IS | ST80 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 29 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Canon SX150 IS
ST80 | SX150 IS | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung ST80
SX150 IS | ST80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has specifications of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS against the ST80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and ST80 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and ST80.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of files but you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX150 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Samsung ST80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Samsung ST80 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2012-05-14 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
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 | 306g (0.67 lbs) | 118g (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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 | - |
Battery style | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $249 | $249 |