Samsung ST150F vs Sony A330

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung ST150F versus Sony A330, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and A330 (10MP) and the ST150F (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The ST150F was introduced 3 years after the A330 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the ST150F scores against the A330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST150F & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST150F Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST150F provides outside measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony A330 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ST150F and the A330.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and A330 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST150F and A330.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ST150F with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung ST150F will render extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher ST150F provides an advantage in sensor innovation.