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Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX350

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched December 2016
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX350 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Samsung ST150F versus Sony HX350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was launched 5 years before the HX350 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the ST150F scores against the HX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony HX350

 ST150F HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Samsung ST150F

 HX350 ST150F 
LaunchedDecember 2016January 2013Newer by 48 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony HX350

 ST150F HX350 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST150F has physical 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 HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ST150F against the HX350.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST150F and HX350 is 96 and 62 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST150F and HX350.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX350 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ST150F will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography advice
Sony HX350 Street photography advice
56
lighter than competitors (114g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
36
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (114g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
54
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (652 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
Landscape photography with Sony HX350
39
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging details
Sony HX350 Vlogging details
30
decently wide (25mm)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
27
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (652g)
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony HX350
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2016-12-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ X
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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) 652 gr (1.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 life - 300 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 -