Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB150F
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon SX500 IS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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Samsung WB150F. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Samsung WB150F
SX510 HS | WB150F | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 20 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon SX510 HS
WB150F | SX510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung WB150F
SX510 HS | WB150F | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Samsung WB150F | |
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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 |