Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5T
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
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- 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
(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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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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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 Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST150F & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST150F Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2013 | January 2013 | Newer by 7 months | |
| Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
| Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper 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 sizing | 3" | 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.
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.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and NEX-5T is 96 and 89 respectively.
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.
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Samsung ST150F | Sony 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 |