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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX500 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX520 HS
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX510 HS versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was launched 20 months later than the WB150F which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX510 HS grades versus the WB150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Samsung WB150F

 SX510 HS WB150F 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2012More recent by 20 months
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon SX510 HS

 WB150F SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung WB150F

 SX510 HS WB150F 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX510 HS versus Samsung WB150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX510 HS versus the WB150F.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and WB150F is 80 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and WB150F.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB150F to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX510 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX510 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
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focusing manually
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Street photography info
Samsung WB150F Street photography info
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography features
Samsung WB150F Sports photography features
36
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
54
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than average in class (188 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX510 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
40
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging details
Samsung WB150F Vlogging details
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (188g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Samsung WB150F
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSSamsung WB150F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Samsung WB150F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-08-22 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 349 grams (0.77 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
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 All around 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 250 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $249 $230