Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB50F
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB50F 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
- Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
- Successor is Canon SX160 IS
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB50F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Samsung WB50F. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Samsung WB50F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung WB50F
SX150 IS | WB50F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon SX150 IS
WB50F | SX150 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | May 2012 | Fresher by 20 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung WB50F
SX150 IS | WB50F | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB50F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Samsung WB50F | |
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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 |