Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX1

Following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the ST150F (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST150F was manufactured 3 years after the HX1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ST150F scores against the HX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST150F Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST150F features outer dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ST150F compared to the HX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ST150F and HX1 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST150F and HX1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST150F because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung ST150F will result in extra detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger ST150F will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.