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Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX1R

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Replacement is Sony RX1R II
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX1R Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX1R, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the ST150F (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST150F was announced 5 months before the RX1R which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ST150F scores vs the RX1R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony RX1R

 ST150F RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Samsung ST150F

 RX1R ST150F 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony RX1R

 ST150F RX1R 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST150F has 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) whilst the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ST150F versus the RX1R.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and RX1R is 96 and 79 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST150F and RX1R.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST150F having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1R will provide you with greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
Portrait photography with Sony RX1R
35
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
82
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography features
Sony RX1R Sports photography features
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography highlights
Sony RX1R Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
62
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (270 shots)
heavier than competitors (482 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Landscape photography camera
39
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
66
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging information
Sony RX1R Vlogging information
30
decently wide (25mm)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (482g)
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony RX1R
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-06-26
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 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 114g (0.25 lbs) 482g (1.06 lbs)
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 Overall rating not tested 91
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2537
Other
Battery life - 270 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $2,798