Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX150

The following is a thorough review of the Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX150, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WX150 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the ST100 matches up vs the WX150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST100 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST100 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST100 vs Sony WX150 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ST100 compared to the WX150.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ST100 and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST100 and WX150.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony WX150 to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged ST100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.