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Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
79
Overall
65

Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5T 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Samsung ST150F and Sony NEX-5T, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is relatively well matched but the ST150F (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The ST150F was manufactured 7 months prior to the NEX-5T and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ST150F matches up against the NEX-5T when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

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

 ST150F NEX-5T 

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

 NEX-5T ST150F 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2013Newer by 7 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 ST150F NEX-5T 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST150F comes with physical dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

See the Samsung ST150F and Sony NEX-5T in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ST150F compared to the NEX-5T.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and NEX-5T is 96 and 89 respectively.

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

Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST150F and NEX-5T.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The ST150F offers the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult. The more aged ST150F is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography highlights
34
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
74
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography info
Sony NEX-5T Street photography info
56
lighter than competition (114g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography info
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography info
36
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
68
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography features
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (114 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
77
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5T
38
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (25mm)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
73
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
missing mic port
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony NEX-5T
 Samsung ST150FSony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST150F Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-08-27
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - 25
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
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 114 grams (0.25 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
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 score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1015
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $400