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Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
69
Overall
61

Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5N 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony NEX-5N
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony NEX-5N

 ST150F NEX-5N 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013October 2011More modern by 16 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Samsung ST150F

 NEX-5N ST150F 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony NEX-5N

 ST150F NEX-5N 
Display size3"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).

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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.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and NEX-5N is 96 and 89 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography factors
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
73
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition (114g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-5N Sports photography advice
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
58
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (460 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (114 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
70
good battery pack (460 per charge)
supports touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-5N as a Landscape photography camera
39
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (460 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-5N Vlogging factors
30
rather wide (25mm)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing microphone socket
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony NEX-5N
 Samsung ST150FSony Alpha NEX-5N
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