Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST90

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX150 IS versus Samsung ST90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was revealed 17 months after the ST90 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX150 IS scores versus the ST90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Samsung ST90. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Samsung ST90 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung ST90 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS vs the ST90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and ST90 is 86 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and ST90.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more modern SX150 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.