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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX210 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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was brought out 3 years earlier than the WB150F and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX200 IS grades versus the WB150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Samsung WB150F

 SX200 IS WB150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon SX200 IS

 WB150F SX200 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2012May 2009Fresher by 32 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung WB150F

 SX200 IS WB150F 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS has got exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX200 IS against the WB150F.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and WB150F is 90 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and WB150F.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB150F to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
29
has manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography information
Samsung WB150F Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
63
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Samsung WB150F
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSamsung WB150F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-05-14 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 model NB-5L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $329 $230