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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
86 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB850F 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
  • Old Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX160 IS
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB850F Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was introduced 5 months after the WB850F and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX150 IS scores versus the WB850F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung WB850F

		

		

			
 SX150 IS WB850F 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Canon SX150 IS

		

		

			
 WB850F SX150 IS 
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung WB850F

		

		

			
 SX150 IS WB850F 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2012Same generation
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS has got outside 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) whilst the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung WB850F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX150 IS and the WB850F.
Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB850F size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and WB850F is 86 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and WB850F.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB850F to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography advice
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 has manual focus
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 has face detection focusing
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focusing
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Street photography highlights
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (306g)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (250g)
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX150 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (130 shots)
 lacks phase detect AF
52
 excellent zoom range (23-483mm  21.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Travel photography information
Samsung WB850F Travel photography information
64
 lighter than average (306 grams)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 long zoom (336mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 bad battery power (130 per charge)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
 lighter than competition in class (250g)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (23mm)
 long zoom (483mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography advice
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 has manual focus
 pretty wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 bad battery power (130 per charge)
 lack of Time Lapse function
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 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (23mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 no Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX150 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung WB850F Vlogging factors
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focusing
 lighter than average (306 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external mic socket
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 pretty wide (23mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (250g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 no microphone socket
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Samsung WB850F
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSamsung WB850F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Samsung WB850F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-14 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 306 gr (0.67 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 130 photos -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $249 $599