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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX600 HS
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST150F Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST150F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX610 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the ST150F and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX610 HS grades against the ST150F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Samsung ST150F

 SX610 HS ST150F 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 25 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon SX610 HS

 ST150F SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung ST150F

 SX610 HS ST150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST150F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX610 HS versus the ST150F.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and ST150F is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and ST150F.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography factors
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX610 HS
Street photography with Samsung ST150F
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (191g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
lighter than competitors (114g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX610 HS
Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
45
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (191g)
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
69
lighter than competitors (114g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography highlights
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
39
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging details
Samsung ST150F Vlogging details
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (191g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
30
fairly wide (25mm)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Samsung ST150F
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSSamsung ST150F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Samsung ST150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191g (0.42 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 270 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $214 $300