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Samsung ST150F vs Sony A6000

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A6000 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-6
  • Newer Model is Sony A6300
Photography Glossary

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A6000 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung ST150F versus Sony A6000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the ST150F (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The ST150F was introduced 15 months prior to the A6000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ST150F matches up versus the A6000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony A6000

 ST150F A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Samsung ST150F

 A6000 ST150F 
IntroducedApril 2014January 2013More recent by 15 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony A6000

 ST150F A6000 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST150F features outer measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung ST150F versus Sony A6000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ST150F and the A6000.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST150F and A6000 is 96 and 85 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST150F and A6000.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST150F using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A6000 will show greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older ST150F will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography factors
Sony A6000 Portrait photography factors
35
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
79
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography advice
Sony A6000 Street photography advice
56
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (344g)
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
Sports photography with Sony A6000
36
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
72
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
Travel photography with Sony A6000
69
lighter than average in class (114g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
77
lighter than competitors in class (344 grams)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Landscape photography camera
39
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
78
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging details
Sony A6000 Vlogging details
30
quite wide (25mm)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
33
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (344 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony A6000
 Samsung ST150FSony Alpha a6000
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST150F Sony Alpha a6000
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2013-01-07 2014-04-23
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 179
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech QVGA TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 114 grams (0.25 lb) 344 grams (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 360 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $548