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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
86
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX150 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX170 IS
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was announced 18 months later than the WB150F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX160 IS grades versus the WB150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Samsung WB150F

 SX160 IS WB150F 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2012Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon SX160 IS

 WB150F SX160 IS 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung WB150F

 SX160 IS WB150F 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung WB150F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX160 IS and the WB150F.

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and WB150F is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and WB150F.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX160 IS to offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger SX160 IS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography info
46
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX160 IS
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
59
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (291g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (188 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
51
amazing zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (380 per charge)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX160 IS
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
69
great battery life (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (291 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (448mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (188g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX160 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
51
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery life (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging details
Samsung WB150F Vlogging details
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (291g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average (188g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Samsung WB150F
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISSamsung WB150F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-06-21 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 291 grams (0.64 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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 380 photos -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $199 $230