Samsung ST150F vs Sony A900

Here is a comprehensive review of the Samsung ST150F versus Sony A900, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and A900 (25MP) and the ST150F (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The ST150F was introduced 4 years later than the A900 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ST150F matches up versus the A900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST150F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST150F Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST150F features outer dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony A900 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST150F versus Sony A900 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ST150F and the A900.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and A900 is 96 and 54 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST150F and A900.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ST150F using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A900 will show more detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern ST150F provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.