Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB150F
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Succeeded the Canon SX210 IS
- Refreshed by Canon SX240 HS
(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
- Introduced January 2012

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB150F Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon SX230 HS versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX230 HS was launched 5 months prior to the WB150F so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the SX230 HS scores against the WB150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Samsung WB150F. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Samsung WB150F
SX230 HS | WB150F | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon SX230 HS
WB150F | SX230 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung WB150F
SX230 HS | WB150F | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS offers outside measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX230 HS versus Samsung WB150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX230 HS versus the WB150F.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and WB150F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and WB150F.
Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB150F to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Samsung WB150F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Samsung WB150F |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-07-19 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 223 gr (0.49 lb) | 188 gr (0.41 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 210 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-5L | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $399 | $230 |