Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX1

In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the ST150F (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST150F was released 3 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ST150F matches up versus the WX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST150F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST150F Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST150F provides exterior dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ST150F against the WX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST150F and WX1.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST150F because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung ST150F will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent ST150F will have an advantage in sensor technology.