Samsung ST150F vs Sony a3500

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung ST150F and Sony a3500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is very well matched but the ST150F (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The ST150F was brought out 14 months earlier than the a3500 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ST150F grades against the a3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST150F and Sony Alpha a3500. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST150F Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST150F comes with outer dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST150F and Sony a3500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ST150F against the a3500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST150F and a3500 is 96 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST150F and a3500.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST150F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony a3500 will resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged ST150F is going to be behind in sensor technology.