Clicky

Samsung ST150F vs Sony S2100

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung ST150F vs Sony S2100 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Samsung ST150F vs Sony S2100 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Samsung ST150F and Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The ST150F was manufactured 3 years after the S2100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ST150F matches up versus the S2100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony S2100

 ST150F S2100 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung ST150F

 S2100 ST150F 

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony S2100

 ST150F S2100 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST150F vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST150F enjoys physical measurements 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 S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST150F and Sony S2100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the ST150F and the S2100.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and S2100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST150F and S2100.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung ST150F to produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent ST150F should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography advice
Sony S2100 Street photography advice
56
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
Sports photography with Sony S2100
36
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography advice
Sony S2100 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition in class (114g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
Landscape photography with Sony S2100
39
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
27
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
Vlogging with Sony S2100
30
fairly wide (25mm)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (114g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Samsung ST150F vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony S2100
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $0