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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
39

Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Canon SX260 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
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX270 HS
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SX260 HS vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX260 HS versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was released 5 months after the WB150F and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX260 HS scores versus the WB150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Samsung WB150F

		

		

			
 SX260 HS WB150F 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon SX260 HS

		

		

			
 WB150F SX260 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung WB150F

		

		

			
 SX260 HS WB150F 
ReleasedJune 2012January 2012Similar generation
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS enjoys physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
See the Canon SX260 HS versus Samsung WB150F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX260 HS versus the WB150F.
Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB150F size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and WB150F is 91 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and WB150F.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung WB150F to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography info
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography info
37
 manual focus
 includes face detection focusing
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
42
 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 provides face detect focus
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX260 HS
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (188 grams)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX260 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
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 great zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking autofocus
 max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
51
 great zoom range (24-432mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Travel photography highlights
61
 lighter than competition in class (231 grams)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great zoom (500mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than competition (188 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long reach (432mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography features
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography features
41
 manual focus
 fairly wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse mode
49
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX260 HS Vlogging details
Samsung WB150F Vlogging details
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (231g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 lack of external microphone socket
32
 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 lighter than competition (188g)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic port
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Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Samsung WB150F
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSSamsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-06-04 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 231 grams (0.51 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $349 $230