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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB800F

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Samsung WB800F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB800F 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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX160 IS
Samsung WB800F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB800F Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX150 IS versus Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was released 7 months prior to the WB800F which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX150 IS matches up against the WB800F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung WB800F

 SX150 IS WB800F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon SX150 IS

 WB800F SX150 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013May 2012Newer by 7 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung WB800F

 SX150 IS WB800F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX150 IS versus Samsung WB800F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the WB800F.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB800F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and WB800F is 86 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB800F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and WB800F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB800F to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB800F sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB800F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB800F as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography info
Samsung WB800F Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (306g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB800F
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has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (130 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography details
Samsung WB800F Travel photography details
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lighter than competitors in class (306g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (130 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than average in class (218 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB800F
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manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (130 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB800F Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (306g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
35
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB800F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Samsung WB800F
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSamsung WB800F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Samsung WB800F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-14 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 gr (0.67 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $249 $300