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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W380

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Samsung ST150F
(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
Sony W380
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony W380

 ST150F W380 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung ST150F

 W380 ST150F 

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony W380

 ST150F W380 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W380 size comparison

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

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W380 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography information
Sony W380 Street photography information
56
lighter than average in class (114g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony W380 as a Sports photography camera
36
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography advice
Sony W380 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography details
Sony W380 Landscape photography details
38
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
37
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging advice
Sony W380 Vlogging advice
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has face detect focus
lighter than average in class (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
29
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony W380
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
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