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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
80
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Later Model is Canon SX510 HS
Samsung WB150F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 188g - 107 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB150F Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Samsung WB150F

 SX500 IS WB150F 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2012More recent by 8 months
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon SX500 IS

 WB150F SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Samsung WB150F

 SX500 IS WB150F 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

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

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography advice
46
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/1,600s)
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
42
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography details
Samsung WB150F Street photography details
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Sports photography camera
45
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (195 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
60
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (195 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition (188g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (432mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung WB150F Landscape photography features
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (195 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition (188 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Samsung WB150F
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISSamsung WB150F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Samsung WB150F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-21 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/1600s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341 grams (0.75 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 195 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $299 $230