Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST93
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Older Model is Canon SX130 IS
- Successor is Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Released April 2011

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST93 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung ST93, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX150 IS was brought out 13 months later than the ST93 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX150 IS grades vs the ST93 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST93 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Samsung ST93. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung ST93
SX150 IS | ST93 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | ![]() | April 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Canon SX150 IS
ST93 | SX150 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung ST93
SX150 IS | ST93 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS provides outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Samsung ST93 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung ST93 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX150 IS vs the ST93.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and ST93 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and ST93.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung ST93 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern SX150 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung ST93 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Samsung ST93 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Samsung ST93 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2012-05-14 | 2011-04-20 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 306 gr (0.67 lb) | 110 gr (0.24 lb) |
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 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 pictures | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $249 | - |