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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W710

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W710 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 W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W710 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung ST150F vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was announced about the same time to the W710 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ST150F scores versus the W710 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony W710

 ST150F W710 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung ST150F

 W710 ST150F 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony W710

 ST150F W710 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung ST150F provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST150F vs Sony W710 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ST150F and the W710.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W710 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and W710 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ST150F and W710.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography highlights
Sony W710 Portrait photography highlights
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography advice
Sony W710 Street photography advice
56
lighter than others (114g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (114g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography information
Sony W710 Sports photography information
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
Travel photography with Sony W710
69
lighter than others (114g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (114g)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography information
Sony W710 Landscape photography information
38
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging information
Sony W710 Vlogging information
30
pretty wide (25mm)
supports face detect focus
lighter than others (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
34
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony W710
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology QVGA TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 114g (0.25 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 photos
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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $90