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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Samsung SL30 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also referred to as ES15
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
Photography Glossary

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung SL30 versus Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SL30 (10MP) and ST150F (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SL30 was released 4 years earlier than the ST150F which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SL30 matches up vs the ST150F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Samsung ST150F

 SL30 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Samsung SL30

 ST150F SL30 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 47 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Samsung SL30 and Samsung ST150F

 SL30 ST150F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung SL30 enjoys exterior measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SL30 and the ST150F.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SL30 and ST150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SL30 and ST150F.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung ST150F to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SL30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung SL30
Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
25
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung SL30 Street photography features
Samsung ST150F Street photography features
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SL30 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST150F Sports photography factors
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SL30 Travel photography features
Samsung ST150F Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (114g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SL30 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography features
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
39
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SL30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
25
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
30
decently wide (25mm)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Samsung SL30 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SL30 and Samsung ST150F
 Samsung SL30Samsung ST150F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung SL30 Samsung ST150F
Also referred to as ES15 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-17 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $93 $300