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Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX150

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX150 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX150 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was introduced 11 months after the WX150 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ST150F grades versus the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony WX150

 ST150F WX150 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Samsung ST150F

 WX150 ST150F 
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony WX150

 ST150F WX150 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST150F has got outer measurements 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 WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ST150F compared to the WX150.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST150F and WX150.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX150 to offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger ST150F is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
good resolution (18MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography info
Sony WX150 Street photography info
56
lighter than average in class (114g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography info
Sony WX150 Sports photography info
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
Travel photography with Sony WX150
69
lighter than average in class (114g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
71
lighter than others (133g)
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
38
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
45
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging details
Sony WX150 Vlogging details
30
really wide (25mm)
features face detect focus
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
35
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony WX150
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech QVGA TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 114 grams (0.25 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 240 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $300