Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung ST150F
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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung ST150F 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
- 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Released June 2012
- Old Model is Canon SX240 HS
- Renewed by Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Released January 2013
Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung ST150F Overview
The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung ST150F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SX260 HS was introduced 7 months before the ST150F and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX260 HS scores vs the ST150F for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Samsung ST150F. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Samsung ST150F
SX260 HS | ST150F | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon SX260 HS
ST150F | SX260 HS | |||
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Released | January 2013 | June 2012 | Newer by 7 months |
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung ST150F
SX260 HS | ST150F | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS offers external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung ST150F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX260 HS against the ST150F.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and ST150F is 91 and 96 respectively.
Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and ST150F.
As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST150F to show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Samsung ST150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX260 HS | Samsung ST150F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-06-04 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, 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 | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 231 gr (0.51 lb) | 114 gr (0.25 lb) |
Physical 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 Overall 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 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $349 | $300 |