Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5N
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Announced October 2011
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5
- Later Model is Sony NEX-5R
Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5N Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Samsung ST150F and Sony NEX-5N, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is fairly comparable but the ST150F (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ST150F was released 16 months after the NEX-5N making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the ST150F scores vs the NEX-5N for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5N Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST150F and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST150F Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony NEX-5N
ST150F | NEX-5N | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | October 2011 | More modern by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Samsung ST150F
NEX-5N | ST150F | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony NEX-5N
ST150F | NEX-5N | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST150F offers physical measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5N has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Examine the Samsung ST150F and Sony NEX-5N in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ST150F and the NEX-5N.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and NEX-5N is 96 and 89 respectively.
Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST150F and NEX-5N.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The ST150F comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult. The newer ST150F will have an edge in sensor technology.
Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
Samsung ST150F | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung ST150F | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2011-10-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | QVGA TFT LCD | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 114g (0.25 lbs) | 269g (0.59 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1079 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 460 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $300 | $550 |