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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(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  • Superseded the Canon SX230 HS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
Samsung ST150F
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Samsung ST150F

 SX240 HS ST150F 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon SX240 HS

 ST150F SX240 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung ST150F

 SX240 HS ST150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (224g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than others (114 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography information
Samsung ST150F Sports photography information
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (230 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography details
Samsung ST150F Travel photography details
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lighter than average (224 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (230 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others (114g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography highlights
41
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging information
Samsung ST150F Vlogging information
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (224 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
30
rather wide (25mm)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Samsung ST150F
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSSamsung ST150F
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