Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST150F and Sony Alpha A7. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST150F Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony A7
ST150F | A7 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Samsung ST150F
A7 | ST150F | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | January 2013 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony A7
ST150F | A7 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and A7 is 96 and 78 respectively.
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.
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7 Specifications
Samsung ST150F | Sony Alpha A7 | |
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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 |