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Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST150F Key Specs

Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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
  • Released January 2013
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Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST150F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was launched 4 years prior to the ST150F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ST100 grades against the ST150F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung ST150F

 ST100 ST150F 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Samsung ST100

 ST150F ST100 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Samsung ST150F

 ST100 ST150F 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST100 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST100 against the ST150F.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and ST150F is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST100 and ST150F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST150F to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged ST100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography advice
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 Street photography details
Samsung ST150F Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (155g)
56
lighter than competition in class (114g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST150F Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 Travel photography factors
Samsung ST150F Travel photography factors
60
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (155g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
69
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST100
Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
37
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
39
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
29
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
30
pretty wide (25mm)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Samsung ST100 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Samsung ST150F
 Samsung ST100Samsung ST150F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung ST100 Samsung ST150F
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2013-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,152 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $250 $300