Samsung ST150F vs Sony A550

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung ST150F versus Sony A550, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the A550 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the ST150F (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The ST150F was manufactured 3 years later than the A550 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ST150F scores vs the A550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST150F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung ST150F Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST150F has got physical measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony A550 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

See the Samsung ST150F versus Sony A550 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ST150F versus the A550.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST150F and A550 is 96 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST150F and A550.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ST150F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung ST150F will give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ST150F should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.