Samsung ST150F vs Sony a1

Following is a in-depth overview of the Samsung ST150F and Sony a1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the ST150F (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST150F was unveiled 9 years prior to the a1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ST150F scores against the a1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST150F & Sony Alpha a1. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST150F Gallery & Sony a1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST150F has physical measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ST150F and the a1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and a1 is 96 and 61 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST150F and a1.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST150F using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony a1 will result in greater detail having an extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged ST150F will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.