Samsung ST150F vs Sony A580

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung ST150F vs Sony A580, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the A580 (16MP) is fairly close but the ST150F (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The ST150F was brought out 20 months after the A580 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ST150F grades versus the A580 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST150F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST150F Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST150F has outer 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) whilst the Sony A580 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung ST150F vs Sony A580 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ST150F compared to the A580.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST150F and A580 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST150F and A580.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The ST150F provides the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field harder. The younger ST150F provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.