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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W620

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W620 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W620 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung ST150F and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was introduced 13 months after the W620 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ST150F grades vs the W620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony W620

 ST150F W620 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung ST150F

 W620 ST150F 

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony W620

 ST150F W620 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung ST150F has got physical measurements 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 W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ST150F against the W620.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W620 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST150F and W620 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST150F and W620.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung ST150F to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher ST150F should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
Portrait photography with Sony W620
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
good MP (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition (114g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
lighter than competition (116 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
Sports photography with Sony W620
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
good MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
Travel photography with Sony W620
69
lighter than competition (114 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
68
lighter than competition (116g)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
Landscape photography with Sony W620
38
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
33
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging factors
Sony W620 Vlogging factors
30
pretty wide (25mm)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
30
quite wide (28mm)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony W620
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech QVGA TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 114g (0.25 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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 One One
Retail pricing $300 $102