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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W610

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W610 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 W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W610 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung ST150F vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was released 13 months after the W610 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ST150F matches up versus the W610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony W610

 ST150F W610 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung ST150F

 W610 ST150F 

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony W610

 ST150F W610 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST150F has got exterior measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST150F against the W610.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W610 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST150F and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST150F and W610.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung ST150F to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger ST150F will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
Portrait photography with Sony W610
35
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST150F
Street photography with Sony W610
56
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
lighter than competition in class (113g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography factors
Sony W610 Sports photography factors
36
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography details
Sony W610 Landscape photography details
39
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging highlights
Sony W610 Vlogging highlights
30
quite wide (25mm)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony W610
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 aliasing 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 data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 114 gr (0.25 lbs) 113 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 250 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $200