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Samsung ST150F vs Sony a5000

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Samsung ST150F vs Sony a5000 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-3N
  • Replacement is Sony a5100
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony a5000 Overview

Let's look closer at the Samsung ST150F vs Sony a5000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is fairly similar but the ST150F (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST150F was revealed 12 months prior to the a5000 and 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 a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ST150F matches up vs the a5000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony a5000

 ST150F a5000 

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Samsung ST150F

 a5000 ST150F 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony a5000

 ST150F a5000 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung ST150F vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST150F has got outside dimensions 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 a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ST150F vs the a5000.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and a5000 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ST150F and a5000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST150F having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony a5000 will deliver more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ST150F is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography features
Sony a5000 Portrait photography features
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
70
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
78
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Sports photography camera
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
59
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery (420 CIPA)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography information
Sony a5000 Travel photography information
69
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
78
great battery (420 per charge)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography features
Sony a5000 Landscape photography features
39
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (420 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging advice
Sony a5000 Vlogging advice
30
pretty wide (25mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (114g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
32
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing mic jack
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony a5000
 Samsung ST150FSony Alpha a5000
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST150F Sony Alpha a5000
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 3200 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 114 gr (0.25 lb) 269 gr (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1089
Other
Battery life - 420 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $448