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Samsung ST150F vs Sony H400

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
44
Features
41
Overall
42

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony H400 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung ST150F and Sony H400, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was launched 13 months earlier than the H400 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ST150F scores against the H400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony H400

 ST150F H400 

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Samsung ST150F

 H400 ST150F 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony H400

 ST150F H400 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST150F has 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 H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung ST150F and Sony H400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST150F compared to the H400.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H400 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and H400 is 96 and 62 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST150F and H400.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony H400 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older ST150F is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H400 as a Portrait photography camera
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
MP count good (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography details
Sony H400 Street photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography advice
Sony H400 Sports photography advice
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
incredible zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
Travel photography with Sony H400
69
lighter than competition in class (114g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
53
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (1550mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (628 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H400 as a Landscape photography camera
38
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging info
Sony H400 Vlogging info
30
really wide (25mm)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
26
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
does have external mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competitors (628 grams)
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony H400
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.4-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology QVGA TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 8.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 X 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 114 gr (0.25 lb) 628 gr (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $268