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Samsung ST150F vs Sony H55

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H55 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 H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony H55 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Samsung ST150F versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ST150F was launched 2 years later than the H55 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ST150F matches up vs the H55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony H55

 ST150F H55 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2010More recent by 32 months

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Samsung ST150F

 H55 ST150F 

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony H55

 ST150F H55 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST150F offers external measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST150F versus Sony H55 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ST150F versus the H55.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and H55 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST150F and H55.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung ST150F to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher ST150F provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography factors
Sony H55 Portrait photography factors
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography info
Sony H55 Street photography info
56
lighter than competition in class (114g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony H55 as a Sports photography camera
36
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography highlights
Sony H55 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition in class (114g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
67
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography details
Sony H55 Landscape photography details
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
Vlogging with Sony H55
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
28
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony H55
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 114 grams (0.25 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $235