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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Launched January 2016
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST150F Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX420 IS versus Samsung ST150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was introduced 3 years later than the ST150F and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX420 IS matches up against the ST150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Samsung ST150F

 SX420 IS ST150F 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2013Fresher by 37 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon SX420 IS

 ST150F SX420 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung ST150F

 SX420 IS ST150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX420 IS comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX420 IS versus Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX420 IS and the ST150F.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and ST150F is 80 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and ST150F.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX420 IS to deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography factors
44
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Street photography factors
Samsung ST150F Street photography factors
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography details
Samsung ST150F Sports photography details
41
great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
max fps low (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (195 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung ST150F Travel photography factors
61
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery (195 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (114g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (195 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging features
Samsung ST150F Vlogging features
29
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
30
quite wide (25mm)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Samsung ST150F
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISSamsung ST150F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Samsung ST150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 grams (0.72 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 195 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $299 $300