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Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7S III

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7S III 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Released July 2020
  • Superseded the Sony A7S II
Photography Glossary

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7S III Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Samsung ST150F versus Sony A7S III, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the ST150F (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST150F was brought out 8 years prior to the A7S III which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ST150F grades against the A7S III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony A7S III

 ST150F A7S III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Samsung ST150F

 A7S III ST150F 
ReleasedJuly 2020January 2013More modern by 91 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k230kSharper screen (+1210k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony A7S III

 ST150F A7S III 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST150F has got physical 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) and the Sony A7S III has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ST150F vs the A7S III.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and A7S III is 96 and 61 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST150F and A7S III.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST150F due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Samsung ST150F will offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged ST150F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
71
focusing manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography details
Sony A7S III Street photography details
56
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Sports photography camera
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery (600 shots)
has phase detect AF
low megapixels (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography info
Sony A7S III Travel photography info
69
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
70
great battery (600 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
display is selfie friendly
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7S III Landscape photography highlights
39
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery (600 per charge)
has double storage slots
low megapixels (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7S III as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (25mm)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic port
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony A7S III
 Samsung ST150FSony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST150F Sony Alpha A7S III
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-01-07 2020-07-21
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz XR
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 3200 102400
Highest boosted ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 759
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 -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.91x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 114 gr (0.25 lbs) 699 gr (1.54 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life - 600 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
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 Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Single Two
Retail cost $300 $3,499