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Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Canon SX170 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
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX160 IS
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX170 IS and Samsung ST150F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was revealed 8 months after the ST150F and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX170 IS scores versus the ST150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Samsung ST150F

 SX170 IS ST150F 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2013Newer by 8 months
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon SX170 IS

 ST150F SX170 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Samsung ST150F

 SX170 IS ST150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS provides physical dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX170 IS vs the ST150F.

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and ST150F is 88 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and ST150F.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files although you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX170 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography factors
Samsung ST150F Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (251g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than competition (114 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX170 IS
Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
48
excellent zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Travel photography details
Samsung ST150F Travel photography details
68
lighter than average in class (251 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (448mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (114 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography details
49
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
38
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Vlogging details
Samsung ST150F Vlogging details
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (251 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
30
fairly wide (25mm)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Samsung ST150F
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISSamsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Samsung ST150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-08-22 2013-01-07
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 6.17 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 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 251 grams (0.55 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 300 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $300