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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX500 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX520 HS
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST150F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was announced 8 months later than the ST150F so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX510 HS grades vs the ST150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Samsung ST150F

 SX510 HS ST150F 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2013Fresher by 8 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon SX510 HS

 ST150F SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung ST150F

 SX510 HS ST150F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX510 HS has external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX510 HS versus the ST150F.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and ST150F is 80 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and ST150F.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST150F to show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern SX510 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography factors
35
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography info
Samsung ST150F Street photography info
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (114g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography factors
Samsung ST150F Sports photography factors
37
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography factors
Samsung ST150F Travel photography factors
54
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery (250 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography highlights
40
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (250 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
39
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST150F Vlogging highlights
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
30
fairly wide (25mm)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Samsung ST150F
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSSamsung ST150F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Samsung ST150F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-08-22 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 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"
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 349g (0.77 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 250 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $249 $300