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Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7R

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7R 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 A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R II
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7R Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung ST150F versus Sony A7R, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and A7R (36MP) and the ST150F (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST150F was revealed 13 months prior to the A7R which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ST150F grades against the A7R for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony A7R

 ST150F A7R 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Samsung ST150F

 A7R ST150F 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony A7R

 ST150F A7R 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST150F comes with outer measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST150F versus Sony A7R in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ST150F and the A7R.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7R size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST150F and A7R is 96 and 78 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ST150F and A7R.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ST150F with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R will show extra detail because of its extra 20MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ST150F will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography information
Sony A7R Portrait photography information
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
84
focusing manually
great megapixels (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography info
Sony A7R Street photography info
56
lighter than others in class (114g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
80
tilting screen
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (465g)
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography features
Sony A7R Sports photography features
36
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
great megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography info
Sony A7R Travel photography info
69
lighter than others in class (114g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
70
lighter than average in class (465 grams)
weather sealing
great megapixels (36 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (340 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
Landscape photography with Sony A7R
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
great megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
Vlogging with Sony A7R
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
36
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
lighter than average in class (465 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony A7R
 Samsung ST150FSony Alpha A7R
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST150F Sony Alpha A7R
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-02-13
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 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 36MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology QVGA TFT LCD Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 114g (0.25 lbs) 465g (1.03 lbs)
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 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 2746
Other
Battery life - 340 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $1,898