Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB350F
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB350F 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
- Older Model is Canon SX130 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
- Revealed January 2014
Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB350F Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SX150 IS was launched 20 months prior to the WB350F which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX150 IS scores against the WB350F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB350F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Samsung WB350F. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung WB350F
SX150 IS | WB350F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon SX150 IS
WB350F | SX150 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | May 2012 | Fresher by 20 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung WB350F
SX150 IS | WB350F | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung WB350F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX150 IS and the WB350F.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and WB350F is 86 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and WB350F.
As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB350F to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SX150 IS will be behind in sensor tech.
Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Samsung WB350F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Samsung WB350F |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-05-14 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 306 gr (0.67 pounds) | 276 gr (0.61 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $249 | $260 |