Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-F3

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung ST150F vs Sony NEX-F3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is pretty close but the ST150F (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The ST150F was brought out 5 months after the NEX-F3 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ST150F grades against the NEX-F3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST150F and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST150F Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST150F offers outside measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ST150F versus the NEX-F3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST150F and NEX-F3 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ST150F and NEX-F3.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The ST150F comes with the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh more challenging.