Samsung ST150F vs Sony W550

Here, we are matching up the Samsung ST150F and Sony W550, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was introduced 18 months later than the W550 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the ST150F matches up against the W550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST150F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST150F Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST150F features outer dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST150F and Sony W550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ST150F against the W550.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and W550 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST150F and W550.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung ST150F to render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ST150F is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.