Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung ST150F
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Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
- Announced February 2011
(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

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung ST150F Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX220 HS versus Samsung ST150F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX220 HS was announced 23 months prior to the ST150F making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX220 HS grades against the ST150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung ST150F Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon SX220 HS & Samsung ST150F. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Samsung ST150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Samsung ST150F
SX220 HS | ST150F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Canon SX220 HS
ST150F | SX220 HS | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 23 months |
Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Samsung ST150F
SX220 HS | ST150F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS features exterior dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX220 HS versus Samsung ST150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX220 HS and the ST150F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX220 HS and ST150F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX220 HS and ST150F.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung ST150F to offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SX220 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX220 HS vs Samsung ST150F Specifications
Canon SX220 HS | Samsung ST150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon SX220 HS | Samsung ST150F |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-02-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 114 grams (0.25 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 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 | 210 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $399 | $300 |