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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W830

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W830 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W830 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Samsung ST150F vs Sony W830, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was brought out 12 months earlier than the W830 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ST150F matches up versus the W830 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony W830

 ST150F W830 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Samsung ST150F

 W830 ST150F 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony W830

 ST150F W830 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST150F enjoys outer dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ST150F and the W830.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W830 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST150F and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST150F and W830.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W830 to produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older ST150F will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography info
Sony W830 Portrait photography info
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
Sony W830 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (114g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography information
Sony W830 Sports photography information
36
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography features
Sony W830 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
67
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W830 as a Landscape photography camera
39
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
41
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging information
Sony W830 Vlogging information
30
rather wide (25mm)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony W830
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.3-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 114g (0.25 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $128