Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST150F
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Launched July 2014
(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
- Announced January 2013

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST150F Overview
The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX400 IS versus Samsung ST150F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX400 IS was revealed 19 months after the ST150F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX400 IS matches up versus the ST150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Samsung ST150F. The full galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Samsung ST150F
SX400 IS | ST150F | |||
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Announced | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon SX400 IS
ST150F | SX400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung ST150F
SX400 IS | ST150F | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX400 IS versus Samsung ST150F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the ST150F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and ST150F is 81 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and ST150F.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger SX400 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Samsung ST150F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Samsung ST150F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-07-29 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
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 support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 313 grams (0.69 lb) | 114 grams (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | 190 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $229 | $300 |