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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(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
Samsung WB350F
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung WB350F

 SX150 IS WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Canon SX150 IS

 WB350F SX150 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2014May 2012Fresher by 20 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung WB350F

 SX150 IS WB350F 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB350F
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB350F
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (130 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB350F Travel photography advice
64
lighter than others in class (306g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery power (130 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition in class (276g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (130 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung WB350F Vlogging advice
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than others in class (306g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (276 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Samsung WB350F
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSamsung WB350F
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