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Samsung ST150F vs Sony a1

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
82
Features
93
Overall
86

Samsung ST150F vs Sony a1 Key Specs

Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Revealed January 2021
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony a1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony a1

 ST150F a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Samsung ST150F

 a1 ST150F 
RevealedJanuary 2021January 2013More modern by 98 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k230kSharper display (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony a1

 ST150F a1 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung ST150F vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony a1 size comparison

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

Samsung ST150F vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
Portrait photography with Sony a1
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
89
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/400 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (50 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography info
Sony a1 Street photography info
56
lighter than others (114g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography advice
Sony a1 Sports photography advice
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
91
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (50 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery power (530 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography factors
Sony a1 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others (114g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
74
good battery power (530 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count amazing (50MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
Landscape photography with Sony a1
39
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
88
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (50 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery power (530 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging factors
Sony a1 Vlogging factors
30
relatively wide (25mm)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than others (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
37
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high res video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony a1
 Samsung ST150FSony Alpha a1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST150F Sony Alpha a1
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2013-01-07 2021-01-26
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 50MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 8640 x 5760
Highest native ISO 3200 32000
Highest boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 759
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Amount of lenses - 133
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,437 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed - 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/400s
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) 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 7680x4320
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 114 grams (0.25 pounds) 737 grams (1.62 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 530 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Two
Pricing at launch $300 $6,498