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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2018
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX730 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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST150F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was announced 5 years after the ST150F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the ST150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Samsung ST150F

 SX740 HS ST150F 
IntroducedJuly 2018January 2013More modern by 68 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon SX740 HS

 ST150F SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung ST150F

 SX740 HS ST150F 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the ST150F.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and ST150F is 88 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and ST150F.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to result in greater detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography details
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography details
48
manual focus
decent megapixels (21MP)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX740 HS
Street photography with Samsung ST150F
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (299 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than average in class (114g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography features
Samsung ST150F Sports photography features
52
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (21MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (265 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography information
Samsung ST150F Travel photography information
75
lighter than others (299 grams)
connects via bluetooth
decent megapixels (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
terrible battery power (265 shots)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography advice
53
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (265 shots)
39
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging information
Samsung ST150F Vlogging information
74
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (299 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone support
30
rather wide (25mm)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Samsung ST150F
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSSamsung ST150F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Samsung ST150F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-07-31 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 299g (0.66 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 265 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $400 $300