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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W730

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W730 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W730 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Samsung ST150F versus Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was brought out very close to the W730 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ST150F grades vs the W730 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony W730

 ST150F W730 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Samsung ST150F

 W730 ST150F 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony W730

 ST150F W730 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST150F has got external measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ST150F against the W730.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W730 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and W730 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST150F and W730.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W730 as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography advice
Sony W730 Street photography advice
56
lighter than others (114g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than average in class (122g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography details
Sony W730 Sports photography details
36
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography factors
Sony W730 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others (114 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
71
lighter than average in class (122g)
provides focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography highlights
Sony W730 Landscape photography highlights
38
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging info
Sony W730 Vlogging info
30
decently wide (25mm)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony W730
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech QVGA TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 114 gr (0.25 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 240 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $138