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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W800

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W800 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W800 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony W800

 ST150F W800 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung ST150F

 W800 ST150F 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony W800

 ST150F W800 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W800 size comparison

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

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography advice
Sony W800 Portrait photography advice
35
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
Sony W800 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition (114 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography info
Sony W800 Sports photography info
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
Travel photography with Sony W800
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lighter than competition (114 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
70
lighter than others in class (125g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography highlights
Sony W800 Landscape photography highlights
39
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
41
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging information
Sony W800 Vlogging information
30
relatively wide (25mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
33
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony W800
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-02-13
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.2-6.4
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech QVGA TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / 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
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVI MPEG4
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 114g (0.25 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $90