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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST150F Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Samsung DV300F versus Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are sold by Samsung. The resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was announced 12 months prior to the ST150F and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the DV300F grades versus the ST150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung ST150F

 DV300F ST150F 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Samsung DV300F

 ST150F DV300F 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung ST150F

 DV300F ST150F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV300F comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the DV300F against the ST150F.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and ST150F is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV300F and ST150F.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged DV300F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography features
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography features
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography information
Samsung ST150F Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
lighter than others (114g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography advice
Samsung ST150F Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography details
Samsung ST150F Travel photography details
69
lighter than average in class (133g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than others (114 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography information
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography information
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging details
Samsung ST150F Vlogging details
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
offers face detect focus
lighter than others (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Samsung DV300F vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung ST150F
 Samsung DV300FSamsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung DV300F Samsung ST150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-02 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID BP88 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $200 $300