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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung ST100

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Samsung DV150F vs Samsung ST100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was unveiled 3 years after the ST100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the DV150F matches up vs the ST100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Samsung ST100

 DV150F ST100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung DV150F

 ST100 DV150F 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k460kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Samsung ST100

 DV150F ST100 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F has got outer measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the DV150F compared to the ST100.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the DV150F and ST100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and ST100.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung DV150F to render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent DV150F is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography advice
35
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition (116g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography details
Samsung ST100 Sports photography details
36
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography factors
Samsung ST100 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition (116 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
60
provides focus via touch
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (155g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography info
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography info
34
quite wide (25mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
Vlogging with Samsung ST100
32
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition (116g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
29
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (155g)
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Samsung DV150F vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Samsung ST100
 Samsung DV150FSamsung ST100
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung DV150F Samsung ST100
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 116g (0.26 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $150 $250