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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W230

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W230 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W230 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung ST150F and Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was unveiled 3 years after the W230 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ST150F grades vs the W230 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony W230

 ST150F W230 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 48 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Samsung ST150F

 W230 ST150F 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony W230

 ST150F W230 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung ST150F features outside 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) and the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST150F and Sony W230 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ST150F against the W230.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and W230 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST150F and W230.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST150F to deliver extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer ST150F is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography advice
Sony W230 Portrait photography advice
35
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography features
Sony W230 Street photography features
56
lighter than competition in class (114g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography highlights
Sony W230 Sports photography highlights
36
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography information
Sony W230 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (114g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography factors
Sony W230 Landscape photography factors
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
36
manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging information
Sony W230 Vlogging information
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony W230
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-02-17
Body design 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 114 gr (0.25 pounds) 156 gr (0.34 pounds)
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 All around 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 recording
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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