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Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX9V

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX9V 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX9V Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung ST150F and Sony HX9V, one being 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 HX9V (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was revealed 18 months later than the HX9V making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ST150F matches up against the HX9V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony HX9V

 ST150F HX9V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung ST150F

 HX9V ST150F 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony HX9V

 ST150F HX9V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST150F offers external measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ST150F and the HX9V.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and HX9V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST150F and HX9V.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern ST150F is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX9V Portrait photography highlights
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography factors
Sony HX9V Sports photography factors
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography info
Sony HX9V Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition in class (114g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
Landscape photography with Sony HX9V
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX9V as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony HX9V
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 114 gr (0.25 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $328