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Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7 II
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and A7 (24MP) and the ST150F (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST150F was revealed 12 months prior to the A7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the ST150F scores vs the A7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony A7

 ST150F A7 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Samsung ST150F

 A7 ST150F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony A7

 ST150F A7 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST150F enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the ST150F and the A7.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and A7 is 96 and 78 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST150F and A7.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ST150F using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7 will give greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older ST150F is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography info
Sony A7 Portrait photography info
35
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
82
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography advice
Sony A7 Street photography advice
56
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
79
screen tilts
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than competition (474 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
Sports photography with Sony A7
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
66
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
Travel photography with Sony A7
69
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than competition (474 grams)
weather proofing
good MP (24MP)
low battery pack (340 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography details
Sony A7 Landscape photography details
39
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging features
Sony A7 Vlogging features
30
quite wide (25mm)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
35
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone support
lighter than competition (474 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony A7
 Samsung ST150FSony Alpha A7
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST150F Sony Alpha A7
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-01-22
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 117
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Amount of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech QVGA TFT LCD Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 114 gr (0.25 pounds) 474 gr (1.04 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2248
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $798