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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W650

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W650 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 W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W650 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung ST150F vs Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was manufactured 13 months later than the W650 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ST150F matches up against the W650 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony W650

 ST150F W650 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung ST150F

 W650 ST150F 

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony W650

 ST150F W650 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST150F provides exterior dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ST150F vs the W650.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and W650 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST150F and W650.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images however you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent ST150F will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
Portrait photography with Sony W650
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST150F
Street photography with Sony W650
56
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony W650 as a Sports photography camera
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography details
Sony W650 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (124g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography advice
Sony W650 Landscape photography advice
39
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
Vlogging with Sony W650
30
fairly wide (25mm)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (124g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony W650
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Class 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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 range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology QVGA TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 114 grams (0.25 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $140