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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST150F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was manufactured 4 months prior to the ST150F so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores against the ST150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Samsung ST150F

 Galaxy Camera 3G ST150F 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 ST150F Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung ST150F

 Galaxy Camera 3G ST150F 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2013Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G features physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST150F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G compared to the ST150F.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 3G and ST150F is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera 3G and ST150F.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you need to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography features
Samsung ST150F Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
44
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
72
lighter than competitors (305g)
good resolution (16MP)
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (114g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography factors
47
quite wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
39
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging factors
Samsung ST150F Vlogging factors
36
quite wide (23mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (305g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
30
relatively wide (25mm)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Samsung ST150F
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSamsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Samsung ST150F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-08-29 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Maximum resolution - 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.5-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed - 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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
Time lapse feature
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $606 $300