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Samsung ST150F vs Sony T900

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Samsung ST150F vs Sony T900 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 T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony T900 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung ST150F versus Sony T900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ST150F was released 3 years after the T900 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ST150F scores against the T900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony T900

 ST150F T900 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 48 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Samsung ST150F

 T900 ST150F 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony T900

 ST150F T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung ST150F vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST150F features physical dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST150F versus Sony T900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the ST150F and the T900.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony T900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST150F and T900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST150F and T900.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung ST150F to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher ST150F should have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
Portrait photography with Sony T900
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography highlights
Sony T900 Street photography highlights
56
lighter than average in class (114g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography details
Sony T900 Sports photography details
36
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography highlights
Sony T900 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography info
Sony T900 Landscape photography info
39
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
Vlogging with Sony T900
30
relatively wide (25mm)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
28
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony T900
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-10.0
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 114 grams (0.25 lbs) 143 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $300