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Samsung ST150F vs Sony a3500

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Samsung ST150F vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony a3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Superseded the Sony A3000
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony a3500 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony a3500

 ST150F a3500 

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Samsung ST150F

 a3500 ST150F 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2013Newer by 14 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony a3500

 ST150F a3500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung ST150F vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony a3500 size comparison

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

Samsung ST150F vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography details
Sony a3500 Portrait photography details
35
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST150F
Street photography with Sony a3500
56
lighter than competition (114 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
Sports photography with Sony a3500
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
60
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (114g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
60
great battery pack (470 shots)
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (411g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography information
Sony a3500 Landscape photography information
39
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (470 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging features
Sony a3500 Vlogging features
30
pretty wide (25mm)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
26
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (411 grams)
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony a3500
 Samsung ST150FSony Alpha a3500
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST150F Sony Alpha a3500
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-07 2014-03-21
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ image
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech QVGA TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings - Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 114 grams (0.25 lbs) 411 grams (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 470 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $398