• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 336.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 875.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon SX150 IS advantages over Samsung WB1100F

  • Thinner
    45 mm vs 96 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    312g vs 462g
    Lighter weight
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Samsung WB1100F advantages over Canon SX150 IS

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    875 mm vs 336 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • Optically-stabilized 12x zoom lens, large 3" LCD screen, full PASM exposure control, super-close macro shooting, 1280x720p HD video recording, low price.

  • Slow performance, poor battery life (good with NiMH rechargeables, though), no HDMI output to connect to HDTV.

  • Read our Canon SX150 IS Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-H20

Canon SX150 IS
Sony DSC-H20
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Manual focus
  • $279
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Less shutter lag

Compare Canon SX150 IS vs Sony DSC-H20

Samsung WB1100F
Sony DSC-H20
  • $527
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $279
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compare Samsung WB1100F vs Sony DSC-H20

Compared to Canon SX130 IS

Canon SX150 IS
Canon SX130 IS
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX130 IS

Samsung WB1100F
Canon SX130 IS
  • $527
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compare Samsung WB1100F vs Canon SX130 IS

Compared to Canon SX160

Canon SX150 IS
Canon SX160
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $146
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out

Compare Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX160

Samsung WB1100F
Canon SX160
  • $527
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $146
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • HDMI out

Compare Samsung WB1100F vs Canon SX160

Compared to Nikon P520

Canon SX150 IS
Nikon P520
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $427
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon P520

Samsung WB1100F
Nikon P520
  • $527
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $427
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Samsung WB1100F vs Nikon P520

Compared to Nikon L840

Canon SX150 IS
Nikon L840
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L840

Samsung WB1100F
Nikon L840
  • $527
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • HDMI out

Compare Samsung WB1100F vs Nikon L840

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