Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung ST150F
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(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
- Launched March 2013
- Replaced the 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
- Revealed January 2013

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung ST150F Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung ST150F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX280 HS was manufactured 3 months after the ST150F and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX280 HS grades versus the ST150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Samsung ST150F. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Samsung ST150F
SX280 HS | ST150F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon SX280 HS
ST150F | SX280 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung ST150F
SX280 HS | ST150F | |||
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Revealed | March 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys physical 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) and the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung ST150F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX280 HS vs the ST150F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and ST150F is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and ST150F.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung ST150F to offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Samsung ST150F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Samsung ST150F |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-03-21 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
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 | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 233 gr (0.51 pounds) | 114 gr (0.25 pounds) |
Physical 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 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 | 210 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $325 | $300 |