Samsung ST150F vs Sony W800

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung ST150F vs Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was unveiled 13 months before the W800 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ST150F grades against the W800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST150F Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. 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) whilst the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Samsung ST150F vs Sony W800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ST150F and the W800.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and W800 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST150F and W800.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W800 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older ST150F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.