Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB150F
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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Announced January 2015
- Superseded the Canon SX520 HS
(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
- Revealed January 2012

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB150F Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the WB150F (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX530 HS was brought out 3 years after the WB150F which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX530 HS scores vs the WB150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB150F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Samsung WB150F. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Samsung WB150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Samsung WB150F
SX530 HS | WB150F | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 37 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon SX530 HS
WB150F | SX530 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Samsung WB150F
SX530 HS | WB150F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS offers external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Samsung WB150F has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX530 HS against the WB150F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and WB150F is 69 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and WB150F.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX530 HS to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger SX530 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Samsung WB150F | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Samsung WB150F |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.6fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 442 gr (0.97 pounds) | 188 gr (0.41 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 210 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $379 | $230 |