Samsung ST150F vs Sony A3000

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung ST150F versus Sony A3000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is very similar but the ST150F (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST150F was introduced 7 months prior to the A3000 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ST150F grades vs the A3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST150F & Sony Alpha A3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST150F Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST150F has physical 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) while the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ST150F compared to the A3000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and A3000 is 96 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST150F and A3000.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST150F with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A3000 will offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged ST150F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.