Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7 II
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7 II 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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Introduced November 2014
- Superseded the Sony A7
- Renewed by Sony A7 III
Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7 II Overview
Here is a in-depth review of the Samsung ST150F and Sony A7 II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the ST150F (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe ST150F was released 22 months before the A7 II making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ST150F scores versus the A7 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7 II Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST150F & Sony Alpha A7 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST150F Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony A7 II
ST150F | A7 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Samsung ST150F
A7 II | ST150F | |||
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Introduced | November 2014 | January 2013 | Fresher by 22 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony A7 II
ST150F | A7 II | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST150F provides physical measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung ST150F and Sony A7 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ST150F and the A7 II.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and A7 II is 96 and 69 respectively.
Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST150F and A7 II.
Clearly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST150F because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A7 II will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older ST150F will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7 II Specifications
Samsung ST150F | Sony Alpha A7 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung ST150F | Sony Alpha A7 II |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2014-11-20 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 117 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | QVGA TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 114g (0.25 lb) | 599g (1.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 90 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2449 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $300 | $1,456 |