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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Samsung MV800 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Samsung MV800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
  • Revealed September 2011
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Samsung MV800 and Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Samsung. The image resolution of the MV800 (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The MV800 was unveiled 16 months earlier than the ST150F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the MV800 matches up against the ST150F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Samsung ST150F

 MV800 ST150F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Samsung MV800

 ST150F MV800 
RevealedJanuary 2013September 2011More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Samsung MV800 and Samsung ST150F

 MV800 ST150F 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung MV800 comes with outer dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung MV800 and Samsung ST150F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the MV800 versus the ST150F.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the MV800 and ST150F is 97 and 96 respectively.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the MV800 and ST150F.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older MV800 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung MV800 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography highlights
34
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung MV800 Street photography advice
Samsung ST150F Street photography advice
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung MV800
Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung MV800 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than competitors (121g)
includes focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung MV800 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography features
43
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
39
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung MV800 Vlogging advice
Samsung ST150F Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
30
pretty wide (25mm)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Samsung MV800 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung MV800 and Samsung ST150F
 Samsung MV800Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung MV800 Samsung ST150F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-09-01 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m -
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 (30/15 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 port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 121 gr (0.27 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") 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
Battery model BP70 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Micro SD microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $499 $300