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Samsung ST150F vs Sony A850

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
68
Features
60
Overall
64

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A850 Key Specs

Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony A850
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Released April 2010
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony A850 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung ST150F vs Sony A850, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and A850 (25MP) and the ST150F (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST150F was launched 2 years after the A850 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ST150F matches up vs the A850 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony A850

 ST150F A850 
ReleasedJanuary 2013April 2010More modern by 34 months

Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Samsung ST150F

 A850 ST150F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony A850

 ST150F A850 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST150F provides outer measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony A850 has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST150F vs Sony A850 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ST150F vs the A850.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A850 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and A850 is 96 and 54 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A850 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST150F and A850.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST150F because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A850 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern ST150F is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A850 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A850 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography advice
Sony A850 Portrait photography advice
35
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
72
you can focus manually
great megapixels (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography factors
Sony A850 Street photography factors
56
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography features
Sony A850 Sports photography features
36
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
great megapixels (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
Travel photography with Sony A850
69
lighter than competition in class (114g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
55
weather proof
great megapixels (25 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
Landscape photography with Sony A850
39
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
great megapixels (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
no liveview
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging details
Sony A850 Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (25mm)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
9
can't record video
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony A850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony A850
 Samsung ST150FSony Alpha DSLR-A850
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST150F Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-01-07 2010-04-15
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 6048 x 4032
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology QVGA TFT LCD TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 114g (0.25 lbs) 895g (1.97 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1415
Other
Battery life - 880 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 Dual
Cost at launch $300 $0