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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Canon SX260 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
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX270 HS
Samsung ST150F
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Samsung ST150F

 SX260 HS ST150F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon SX260 HS

 ST150F SX260 HS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2012Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung ST150F

 SX260 HS ST150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
37
has manual focus
has face detect focusing
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography info
Samsung ST150F Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (231 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
lighter than others (114g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Sports photography features
Samsung ST150F Sports photography features
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX260 HS
Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
61
lighter than others in class (231 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (230 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (114 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (230 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging factors
Samsung ST150F Vlogging factors
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (231g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
30
relatively wide (25mm)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Samsung ST150F
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSSamsung ST150F
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