Samsung ST150F vs Sony A3000
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony A3000 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Released August 2013
- Later Model is Sony a3500
Samsung ST150F vs Sony A3000 Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung ST150F vs Sony A3000 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony A3000
ST150F | A3000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Samsung ST150F
A3000 | ST150F | |||
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Released | August 2013 | January 2013 | More modern by 7 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focus |
Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony A3000
ST150F | A3000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Samsung ST150F vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison
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).
See the Samsung ST150F versus Sony A3000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Samsung ST150F vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison
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.
Samsung ST150F vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony A3000 Specifications
Samsung ST150F | Sony Alpha A3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung ST150F | Sony Alpha A3000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2013-08-27 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ image |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | QVGA TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash modes | - | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
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, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, H.264, MP4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 114 gr (0.25 lb) | 411 gr (0.91 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1068 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 470 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $300 | $398 |