Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX30
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released July 2011

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX30 Overview
In this article, we are looking at the Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The ST150F was unveiled 18 months after the WX30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ST150F grades vs the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST150F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST150F Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony WX30
ST150F | WX30 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung ST150F
WX30 | ST150F | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony WX30
ST150F | WX30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST150F has outer measurements 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 WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ST150F compared to the WX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ST150F and WX30.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The newer ST150F should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Samsung ST150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung ST150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2011-07-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | QVGA TFT LCD | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 114g (0.25 pounds) | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 life | - | 250 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $300 | $259 |