Samsung ST150F vs Sony W380
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W380 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W380 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung ST150F vs Sony W380, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ST150F was unveiled 3 years after the W380 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ST150F scores vs the W380 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W380 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST150F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST150F Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony W380
ST150F | W380 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 37 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung ST150F
W380 | ST150F |
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Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony W380
ST150F | W380 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Samsung ST150F vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST150F has external dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Samsung ST150F vs Sony W380 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ST150F versus the W380.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST150F and W380.
Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST150F to produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ST150F will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W380 Specifications
Samsung ST150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung ST150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | QVGA TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.80 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 data 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 114g (0.25 pounds) | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
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 | ||
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $44 |