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Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX7V

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX7V Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung ST150F and Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was brought out 18 months after the HX7V which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the ST150F matches up vs the HX7V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony HX7V

 ST150F HX7V 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Samsung ST150F

 HX7V ST150F 
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony HX7V

 ST150F HX7V 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST150F has got 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) and the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ST150F vs the HX7V.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and HX7V is 96 and 92 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST150F and HX7V.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The newer ST150F should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography advice
Sony HX7V Street photography advice
56
lighter than average in class (114g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography factors
Sony HX7V Sports photography factors
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography info
Sony HX7V Travel photography info
69
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
67
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography factors
Sony HX7V Landscape photography factors
39
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
Vlogging with Sony HX7V
30
pretty wide (25mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
32
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony HX7V
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology QVGA TFT LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 114 grams (0.25 lb) 208 grams (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $499