Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX10

Below is a complete analysis of the Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is very well matched but the ST150F (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The ST150F was manufactured 14 months prior to the RX10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ST150F scores vs the RX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST150F Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST150F has got outside measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check the Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ST150F versus the RX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and RX10 is 96 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST150F and RX10.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST150F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX10 will give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older ST150F is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.