Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX100
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX100 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Refreshed by Sony RX100 II
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Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung ST150F and Sony RX100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively close but the ST150F (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe ST150F was revealed 5 months later than the RX100 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the ST150F grades versus the RX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST150F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST150F Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony RX100
| ST150F | RX100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Samsung ST150F
| RX100 | ST150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony RX100
| ST150F | RX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | August 2012 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST150F enjoys exterior measurements 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 RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ST150F versus the RX100.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and RX100 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST150F and RX100.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST150F using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 will render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX100 Specifications
| Samsung ST150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung ST150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2012-08-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | f/1.8-4.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | QVGA TFT LCD | WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 114 gr (0.25 lb) | 240 gr (0.53 lb) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 390 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 images |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $300 | $448 |