Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX220

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX220, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was introduced 13 months before the WX220 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ST150F grades versus the WX220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST150F Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST150F has got 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) and the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX220 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ST150F vs the WX220.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and WX220 is 96 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST150F and WX220.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX220 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older ST150F is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.