Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX100 IV

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung ST150F versus Sony RX100 IV, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is pretty similar but the ST150F (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST150F was released 3 years before the RX100 IV which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ST150F scores vs the RX100 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST150F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST150F Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST150F provides outer measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony RX100 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST150F versus Sony RX100 IV in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ST150F compared to the RX100 IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST150F and RX100 IV is 96 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ST150F and RX100 IV.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST150F because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 IV will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged ST150F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.