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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX280 HS
Samsung WB150F
(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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX270 HS versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was unveiled 15 months later than the WB150F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX270 HS grades vs the WB150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Samsung WB150F

 SX270 HS WB150F 
IntroducedMarch 2013January 2012Fresher by 15 months
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon SX270 HS

 WB150F SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung WB150F

 SX270 HS WB150F 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS has external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX270 HS versus Samsung WB150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX270 HS vs the WB150F.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and WB150F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and WB150F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung WB150F to produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent SX270 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX270 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
34
focusing manually
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography advice
Samsung WB150F Street photography advice
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX270 HS
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography details
Samsung WB150F Travel photography details
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lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competitors (188g)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Landscape photography information
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging features
Samsung WB150F Vlogging features
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (188g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Samsung WB150F
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSSamsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Samsung WB150F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-03-21 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 gr (0.51 lbs) 188 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $284 $230