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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Released July 2014
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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX400 IS versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was manufactured 2 years after the WB150F which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SX400 IS scores vs the WB150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Samsung WB150F

 SX400 IS WB150F 
IntroducedJuly 2014January 2012More modern by 32 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon SX400 IS

 WB150F SX400 IS 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung WB150F

 SX400 IS WB150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys physical 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 WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX400 IS versus the WB150F.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and WB150F is 81 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and WB150F.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX400 IS to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SX400 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography highlights
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography features
Samsung WB150F Sports photography features
42
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
60
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography features
40
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with Samsung WB150F
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (188g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Samsung WB150F
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSamsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Samsung WB150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-07-29 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313g (0.69 pounds) 188g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 190 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $229 $230