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Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Canon SX170 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
  • 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX160 IS
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was manufactured 20 months after the WB150F which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX170 IS matches up versus the WB150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Samsung WB150F

 SX170 IS WB150F 
ReleasedAugust 2013January 2012More modern by 20 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon SX170 IS

 WB150F SX170 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Samsung WB150F

 SX170 IS WB150F 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS has got outside dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX170 IS versus the WB150F.

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and WB150F is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and WB150F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX170 IS to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent SX170 IS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography highlights
43
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX170 IS Street photography info
Samsung WB150F Street photography info
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (251g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (188g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX170 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
48
long zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors in class (251 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (448mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (188 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX170 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (251 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others (188g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX170 IS and Samsung WB150F
 Canon PowerShot SX170 ISSamsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-22 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 251 grams (0.55 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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 300 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $0 $230