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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Introduced September 2018
Samsung WB150F
(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
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX70 HS versus Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and WB150F (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was brought out 6 years after the WB150F which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB150F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX70 HS scores against the WB150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Samsung WB150F

 SX70 HS WB150F 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018January 2012More modern by 82 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon SX70 HS

 WB150F SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Samsung WB150F

 SX70 HS WB150F 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS features physical dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB150F has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX70 HS against the WB150F.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and WB150F is 63 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and WB150F.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to offer you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography features
Samsung WB150F Portrait photography features
55
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
42
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX70 HS
Street photography with Samsung WB150F
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (608g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (188g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography details
Samsung WB150F Sports photography details
57
excellent zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography details
Samsung WB150F Travel photography details
64
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (21mm)
long zoom (1365mm)
heavier than competition in class (608 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than average in class (188g)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX70 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
58
manual focus
rather wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
64
rather wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition in class (608 grams)
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (188g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Samsung WB150F
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSSamsung WB150F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Samsung WB150F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-09-20 2012-01-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 608g (1.34 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 107 x 61 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 325 images -
Battery format Built-in -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $550 $230