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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(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
Samsung ST150F
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Samsung ST150F

 SX400 IS ST150F 
AnnouncedJuly 2014January 2013Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon SX400 IS

 ST150F SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung ST150F

 SX400 IS ST150F 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography highlights
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decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Street photography highlights
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
lighter than competition in class (114g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (190 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
60
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (190 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography information
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pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (190 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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pretty wide (25mm)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Samsung ST150F
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSamsung ST150F
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