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Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs

Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5N
  • Updated by Sony NEX-5T
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Samsung ST150F and Sony NEX-5R, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is very well matched but the ST150F (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The ST150F was launched 5 months after the NEX-5R and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ST150F matches up vs the NEX-5R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 ST150F NEX-5R 

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

 NEX-5R ST150F 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

 ST150F NEX-5R 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2012Similar generation
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST150F provides exterior measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ST150F vs the NEX-5R.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and NEX-5R is 96 and 89 respectively.

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

Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST150F and NEX-5R.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same MP but different sensor sizes. The ST150F includes the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF tougher.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography features
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
74
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST150F
Street photography with Sony NEX-5R
56
lighter than average in class (114g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-5R Sports photography factors
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
68
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-5R Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than average in class (114g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
73
features touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography factors
39
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
75
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (25mm)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
31
built-in touchscreen
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony NEX-5R
 Samsung ST150FSony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST150F Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-08-29
Body design 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech QVGA TFT LCD Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 114g (0.25 lbs) 276g (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 910
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $750