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Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX10V

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Refreshed by Sony HX20V
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX10V Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Samsung ST150F versus Sony HX10V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was introduced 11 months later than the HX10V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ST150F grades versus the HX10V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony HX10V

 ST150F HX10V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Samsung ST150F

 HX10V ST150F 
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony HX10V

 ST150F HX10V 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST150F enjoys external 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) whilst the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ST150F vs the HX10V.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and HX10V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST150F and HX10V.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX10V to deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern ST150F provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX10V Portrait photography highlights
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
megapixel count good (18MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST150F
Street photography with Sony HX10V
56
lighter than competition (114g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Sports photography camera
36
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography highlights
Sony HX10V Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition (114g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than competitors (234g)
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (400mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Landscape photography camera
38
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
45
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (25mm)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony HX10V
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech QVGA TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 114 gr (0.25 lb) 234 gr (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life - 320 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $616