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Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX100 VII 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Old Model is Sony RX100 VI
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

Lets look much closer at the Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX100 VII, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is very similar but the ST150F (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") provide different sensor measurements.

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The ST150F was launched 7 years earlier than the RX100 VII which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ST150F matches up against the RX100 VII when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony RX100 VII

 ST150F RX100 VII 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Samsung ST150F

 RX100 VII ST150F 
RevealedJuly 2019January 2013More modern by 79 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony RX100 VII

 ST150F RX100 VII 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements

Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST150F features outer dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX100 VII in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the ST150F and the RX100 VII.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and RX100 VII is 96 and 88 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX100 VII top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST150F and RX100 VII.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ST150F due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged ST150F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 VII Portrait photography details
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography highlights
Sony RX100 VII Street photography highlights
56
lighter than average in class (114g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (302 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 VII as a Sports photography camera
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
70
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
not so great battery (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography advice
Sony RX100 VII Travel photography advice
69
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
77
lighter than competition in class (302 grams)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
not so great battery (260 shots)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VII
39
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
65
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VII
30
pretty wide (25mm)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
81
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
lighter than competition in class (302g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony RX100 VII
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2019-07-25
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 114 grams (0.25 lbs) 302 grams (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 418
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $1,298