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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(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
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX160 IS
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was released 20 months prior to the WB50F making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX150 IS matches up vs the WB50F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung WB50F

 SX150 IS WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon SX150 IS

 WB50F SX150 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014May 2012Fresher by 20 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung WB50F

 SX150 IS WB50F 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS versus the WB50F.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and WB50F is 86 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and WB50F.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB50F to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SX150 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography details
42
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography info
Samsung WB50F Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (306 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB50F Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (130 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography features
Samsung WB50F Travel photography features
64
lighter than competition (306 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (130 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition in class (207g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (130 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
47
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging features
Samsung WB50F Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition (306 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (207 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Samsung WB50F
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSamsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Samsung WB50F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-14 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306g (0.67 pounds) 207g (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $249 $180