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Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB150F

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Samsung WB150F front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB150F Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX700 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX720 HS
Samsung WB150F
(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
  • Introduced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB150F Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Canon SX710 HS and Samsung WB150F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and WB150F (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was released 3 years after the WB150F which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX710 HS scores versus the WB150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Samsung WB150F

 SX710 HS WB150F 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2012More modern by 37 months
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB150F over the Canon SX710 HS

 WB150F SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Samsung WB150F

 SX710 HS WB150F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS features outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Samsung WB150F has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX710 HS and Samsung WB150F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX710 HS and the WB150F.

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB150F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and WB150F is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and WB150F.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX710 HS to give extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX710 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB150F sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX710 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB150F
47
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports face detection focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
42
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (269g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX710 HS
Sports photography with Samsung WB150F
47
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (230 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB150F as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competitors in class (269g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery (230 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition in class (188 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX710 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB150F
49
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (230 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB150F as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (188g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung WB150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Samsung WB150F
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSSamsung WB150F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Samsung WB150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 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 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 gr (0.59 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 230 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $349 $230