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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX150 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX170 IS
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung ST150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was launched 6 months later than the ST150F so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX160 IS matches up vs the ST150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Samsung ST150F

 SX160 IS ST150F 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon SX160 IS

 ST150F SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung ST150F

 SX160 IS ST150F 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS has external dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX160 IS against the ST150F.

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and ST150F is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and ST150F.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images though you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography factors
46
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX160 IS
Street photography with Samsung ST150F
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (291g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than competitors (114g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Sports photography highlights
51
incredible zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX160 IS
Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
69
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
lighter than competition in class (291 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (448mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (114g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX160 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
51
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
39
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging features
Samsung ST150F Vlogging features
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (291g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
30
rather wide (25mm)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Samsung ST150F
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISSamsung ST150F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Samsung ST150F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-21 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 291 gr (0.64 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 380 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $199 $300