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Samsung ST150F vs Sony A380

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Samsung ST150F
(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
  • Released January 2013
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed August 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A350
  • Renewed by Sony A390
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony A380 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung ST150F vs Sony A380, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the A380 (14MP) is very similar but the ST150F (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The ST150F was launched 3 years after the A380 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ST150F scores against the A380 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony A380

 ST150F A380 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2009Newer by 42 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Samsung ST150F

 A380 ST150F 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony A380

 ST150F A380 
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung ST150F enjoys physical measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ST150F vs the A380.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A380 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and A380 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST150F and A380.

As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ST150F due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung ST150F will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ST150F provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography highlights
Sony A380 Portrait photography highlights
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
71
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography advice
Sony A380 Street photography advice
56
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography details
Sony A380 Sports photography details
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
59
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography details
Sony A380 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
53
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography factors
Sony A380 Landscape photography factors
39
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
61
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony A380 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (25mm)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
9
no video
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony A380
 Samsung ST150FSony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST150F Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-01-07 2009-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 114 gr (0.25 pounds) 519 gr (1.14 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 614
Other
Battery life - 500 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $899