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Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX200V

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
46

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX100V
  • Successor is Sony HX300
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX200V Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung ST150F versus Sony HX200V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was unveiled 9 months after the HX200V and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ST150F scores vs the HX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony HX200V

 ST150F HX200V 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2012Newer by 9 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Samsung ST150F

 HX200V ST150F 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony HX200V

 ST150F HX200V 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung ST150F enjoys external measurements 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 HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ST150F and the HX200V.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and HX200V is 96 and 66 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST150F and HX200V.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX200V to render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger ST150F provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography factors
Sony HX200V Street photography factors
56
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
51
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Sports photography camera
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
56
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery power (450 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography factors
Sony HX200V Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
56
great battery power (450 CIPA)
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (583g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography details
Sony HX200V Landscape photography details
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
great battery power (450 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging highlights
Sony HX200V Vlogging highlights
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
27
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than average (583g)
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony HX200V
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-05-11
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology QVGA TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 114 grams (0.25 lbs) 583 grams (1.29 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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
Battery life - 450 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $480