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Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
57
Overall
64

Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX1 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Announced February 2013
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX1 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung ST150F versus Sony RX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the ST150F (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST150F was introduced at a similar time to the RX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the ST150F grades vs the RX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony RX1

 ST150F RX1 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Samsung ST150F

 RX1 ST150F 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony RX1

 ST150F RX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST150F offers exterior dimensions 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 RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ST150F against the RX1.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and RX1 is 96 and 79 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST150F and RX1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST150F using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1 will render more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography information
Sony RX1 Portrait photography information
34
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
81
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/4,000s)
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography advice
Sony RX1 Street photography advice
56
lighter than competition (114g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography highlights
Sony RX1 Sports photography highlights
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (114 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
62
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (270 shots)
heavier than others in class (482 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography features
Sony RX1 Landscape photography features
38
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
64
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX1 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (25mm)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (482g)
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony RX1
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.0-22.0
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology QVGA TFT LCD Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 114 grams (0.25 lb) 482 grams (1.06 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 93
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2534
Other
Battery life - 270 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $2,798