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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX230 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX260 HS
Samsung WB150F
(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
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was manufactured around the same time to the WB150F so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX240 HS grades vs the WB150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Samsung WB150F

 SX240 HS WB150F 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon SX240 HS

 WB150F SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung WB150F

 SX240 HS WB150F 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS features outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX240 HS against the WB150F.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and WB150F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and WB150F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB150F to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX240 HS
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (224g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (230 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX240 HS
Travel photography with Samsung WB150F
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lighter than competition (224 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery pack (230 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competitors (188g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography information
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography information
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has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (230 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging details
Samsung WB150F Vlogging details
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (224 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (188g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Samsung WB150F
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSSamsung WB150F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes 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 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 grams (0.49 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 61 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 All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $0 $230