Samsung ST150F vs Sony W310

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung ST150F vs Sony W310, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was introduced 3 years after the W310 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ST150F matches up vs the W310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST150F Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST150F has got exterior measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony W310 has measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST150F vs Sony W310 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the ST150F against the W310.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST150F and W310 is 96 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST150F and W310.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST150F to offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern ST150F is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.