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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Canon SX280 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
  • Older Model is 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 SX280 HS vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was revealed 15 months after the WB150F which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX280 HS matches up versus the WB150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Samsung WB150F

 SX280 HS WB150F 
ReleasedMarch 2013January 2012Newer by 15 months
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon SX280 HS

 WB150F SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung WB150F

 SX280 HS WB150F 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS has external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX280 HS against the WB150F.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and WB150F is 91 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and WB150F.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB150F to provide more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX280 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
features face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Street photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competition in class (233g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (210 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than average in class (188g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography information
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography information
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manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB150F Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (233 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Samsung WB150F
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSSamsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-03-21 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233g (0.51 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Physical 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 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 210 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $325 $230