Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB150F
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB150F 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
- Introduced May 2012
- Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
- Successor is Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2012

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB150F Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX150 IS was released 5 months later than the WB150F so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX150 IS grades against the WB150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Samsung WB150F. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung WB150F
SX150 IS | WB150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon SX150 IS
WB150F | SX150 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung WB150F
SX150 IS | WB150F | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS has got physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB150F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX150 IS against the WB150F.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and WB150F is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and WB150F.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Samsung WB150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Samsung WB150F |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-05-14 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 306 grams (0.67 lb) | 188 grams (0.41 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 images | - |
Battery format | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $249 | $230 |