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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB700

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Released May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX160 IS
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced December 2010
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was announced 17 months later than the WB700 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX150 IS matches up against the WB700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung WB700

 SX150 IS WB700 
IntroducedMay 2012December 2010More recent by 17 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Canon SX150 IS

 WB700 SX150 IS 
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung WB700

 SX150 IS WB700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS has outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX150 IS and the WB700.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and WB700 is 86 and 98 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and WB700.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images but you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX150 IS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX150 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB700
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography info
Samsung WB700 Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (306 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (130 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
28
good MP (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung WB700 Travel photography factors
64
lighter than average in class (306 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (130 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
70
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (130 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
38
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging information
Samsung WB700 Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (306g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
27
great max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Samsung WB700
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSamsung WB700
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Samsung WB700
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-14 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) ()
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings 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
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 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306g (0.67 pounds) -
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $249 $300