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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Replacement is Canon SX710 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
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was brought out 14 months later than the ST150F making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX700 HS scores against the ST150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Samsung ST150F

 SX700 HS ST150F 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2013More recent by 14 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon SX700 HS

 ST150F SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Samsung ST150F

 SX700 HS ST150F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS has got outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the ST150F.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and ST150F is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and ST150F.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX700 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography info
Samsung ST150F Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (269g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than competition in class (114g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography details
Samsung ST150F Sports photography details
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long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX700 HS
Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
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lighter than others in class (269g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (250 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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lighter than competition in class (114g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography advice
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (250 shots)
no Timelapse recording
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quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST150F Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (269g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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quite wide (25mm)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Samsung ST150F
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSSamsung ST150F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Samsung ST150F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II G TFT QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $349 $300