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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Announced December 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
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Samsung EX2F and Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the EX2F (12MP) and ST150F (16MP) and the EX2F (1/1.7") and ST150F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The EX2F was introduced around the same time to the ST150F and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX2F grades versus the ST150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung ST150F

 EX2F ST150F 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Samsung EX2F

 ST150F EX2F 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Samsung ST150F

 EX2F ST150F 
LaunchedDecember 2012January 2013Similar generation
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung EX2F comes with physical dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the EX2F against the ST150F.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX2F and ST150F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX2F and ST150F.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The EX2F with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung ST150F will deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung EX2F Street photography advice
Samsung ST150F Street photography advice
68
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (294g)
56
lighter than average (114g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
31
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung EX2F Travel photography info
Samsung ST150F Travel photography info
66
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (294 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
69
lighter than average (114g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F Landscape photography details
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography details
53
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
39
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung EX2F Vlogging info
Samsung ST150F Vlogging info
71
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others (294 grams)
30
decently wide (25mm)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Samsung ST150F
 Samsung EX2FSamsung ST150F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung EX2F Samsung ST150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-12-18 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/2.5-6.3
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech AMOLED QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed - 1 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294 grams (0.65 pounds) 114 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 209 not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $478 $300