Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST150F

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was launched 3 years before the ST150F and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX20 IS grades against the ST150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Samsung ST150F. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX20 IS has got external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX20 IS against the ST150F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and ST150F is 65 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX20 IS and ST150F.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung ST150F to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SX20 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.