Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX99

The following is a complete comparison of the Samsung ST150F versus Sony HX99, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is pretty well matched but the ST150F (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) enjoy different sensor sizing.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The ST150F was unveiled 6 years earlier than the HX99 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ST150F matches up vs the HX99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST150F Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST150F has got physical dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST150F versus Sony HX99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ST150F and the HX99.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and HX99 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST150F and HX99.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST150F using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX99 will resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged ST150F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.