Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung ST150F

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung ST150F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was announced 17 months earlier than the ST150F making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX230 HS grades vs the ST150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Samsung ST150F. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS has exterior measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX230 HS against the ST150F.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and ST150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and ST150F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST150F to show more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.