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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W570

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W570 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Samsung ST150F and Sony W570, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ST150F was manufactured 2 years later than the W570 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ST150F scores against the W570 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony W570

 ST150F W570 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung ST150F

 W570 ST150F 

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony W570

 ST150F W570 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST150F has got outer 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 W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST150F and Sony W570 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ST150F vs the W570.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W570 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST150F and W570.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent ST150F will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W570 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
Sony W570 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than average (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
Sports photography with Sony W570
36
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony W570 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (114g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
66
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W570 as a Landscape photography camera
39
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging advice
Sony W570 Vlogging advice
30
fairly wide (25mm)
features face detect focusing
lighter than average (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony W570
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech QVGA TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 114 gr (0.25 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $159