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Samsung ST150F vs Sony G3

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Samsung ST150F vs Sony G3 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 G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony G3 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung ST150F vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was introduced 4 years after the G3 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the ST150F grades against the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony G3

 ST150F G3 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung ST150F

 G3 ST150F 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony G3

 ST150F G3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung ST150F vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST150F features physical measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony G3 has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST150F against the G3.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and G3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST150F and G3.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung ST150F to give you more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer ST150F is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST150F
Street photography with Sony G3
56
lighter than average (114g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography highlights
Sony G3 Sports photography highlights
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (114g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography highlights
Sony G3 Landscape photography highlights
38
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging info
Sony G3 Vlogging info
30
pretty wide (25mm)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony G3
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-10.0
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 114g (0.25 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $200