Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung ST150F
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Superseded the Canon SX230 HS
- Successor is Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Launched January 2013

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung ST150F Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung ST150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX240 HS was revealed 11 months prior to the ST150F and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX240 HS grades against the ST150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Samsung ST150F. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Samsung ST150F
SX240 HS | ST150F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon SX240 HS
ST150F | SX240 HS | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 11 months |
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung ST150F
SX240 HS | ST150F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS has got outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX240 HS and the ST150F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and ST150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and ST150F.
Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung ST150F to result in greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SX240 HS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Samsung ST150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Samsung ST150F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
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 | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 224g (0.49 lbs) | 114g (0.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 life | 230 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $300 |