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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W530

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W530 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W530 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Samsung ST150F vs Sony W530, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was released 2 years after the W530 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ST150F scores against the W530 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony W530

 ST150F W530 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung ST150F

 W530 ST150F 

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony W530

 ST150F W530 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST150F offers external 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 W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ST150F against the W530.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W530 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and W530 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST150F and W530.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung ST150F to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern ST150F will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W530 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography information
Sony W530 Street photography information
56
lighter than others (114g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony W530 as a Sports photography camera
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
good MP (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony W530 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (114g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
Landscape photography with Sony W530
39
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony W530 as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (25mm)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
26
fairly wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony W530
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech QVGA TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 grams (0.25 pounds) 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $269