Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST150F

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 4 years before the ST150F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX200 IS matches up against the ST150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Samsung ST150F. The full galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST150F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the ST150F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and ST150F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and ST150F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST150F to produce extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.