Samsung ST150F vs Sony A290

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung ST150F vs Sony A290, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the A290 (14MP) is relatively close but the ST150F (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST150F was revealed 2 years after the A290 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ST150F grades against the A290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST150F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST150F Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST150F provides outside 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 A290 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung ST150F vs Sony A290 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST150F versus the A290.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST150F and A290 is 96 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ST150F and A290.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST150F with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung ST150F will render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent ST150F is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.