Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB150F
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36 Features
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93 Imaging
37 Features
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Samsung WB150F. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Samsung WB150F
SX240 HS | WB150F | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon SX240 HS
WB150F | SX240 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung WB150F
SX240 HS | WB150F | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB150F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Samsung WB150F | |
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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 |