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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX230 HS
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
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST150F Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX210 IS versus Samsung ST150F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX210 IS was released 3 years earlier than the ST150F which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX210 IS grades against the ST150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung ST150F

 SX210 IS ST150F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon SX210 IS

 ST150F SX210 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2010Newer by 31 months

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung ST150F

 SX210 IS ST150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX210 IS comes with exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Canon SX210 IS versus Samsung ST150F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX210 IS against the ST150F.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and ST150F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and ST150F.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung ST150F to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography highlights
38
focusing manually
MP count decent (14MP)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography details
Samsung ST150F Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
lighter than average in class (114g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography features
Samsung ST150F Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average in class (114g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography info
48
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
39
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST150F Vlogging highlights
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
30
decently wide (25mm)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Samsung ST150F
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSamsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Samsung ST150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 gr (0.49 lbs) 114 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $226 $300