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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX280 HS
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung ST150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was brought out 3 months later than the ST150F and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX270 HS matches up against the ST150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Samsung ST150F

 SX270 HS ST150F 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon SX270 HS

 ST150F SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung ST150F

 SX270 HS ST150F 
LaunchedMarch 2013January 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS comes with exterior measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung ST150F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX270 HS against the ST150F.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and ST150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and ST150F.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung ST150F to offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
includes face detect focusing
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography info
Samsung ST150F Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (233 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography factors
Samsung ST150F Sports photography factors
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
36
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography advice
Samsung ST150F Travel photography advice
61
lighter than others in class (233 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (210 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors (114g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX270 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST150F Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (233 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Samsung ST150F
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSSamsung ST150F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Samsung ST150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-03-21 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233 grams (0.51 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 210 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $284 $300