Samsung ST150F vs Sony A850

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST150F & Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST150F Gallery & Sony A850 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.