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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W220

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W220 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W220 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Samsung ST150F vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ST150F was announced 4 years after the W220 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the ST150F grades versus the W220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony W220

 ST150F W220 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Samsung ST150F

 W220 ST150F 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony W220

 ST150F W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST150F provides outside dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Samsung ST150F vs Sony W220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ST150F against the W220.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and W220 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST150F and W220.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung ST150F to produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher ST150F should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST150F
Street photography with Sony W220
56
lighter than competition (114 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
Sports photography with Sony W220
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony W220 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (114 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography info
Sony W220 Landscape photography info
38
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging factors
Sony W220 Vlogging factors
30
rather wide (25mm)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony W220
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 114 gr (0.25 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $160