Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB150F

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX500 IS versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was launched 8 months later than the WB150F and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX500 IS grades versus the WB150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Samsung WB150F. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS has got outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX500 IS versus Samsung WB150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX500 IS and the WB150F.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and WB150F is 80 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and WB150F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX500 IS to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX500 IS will have an edge in sensor technology.