Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX300
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX300 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Successor is Sony WX350

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX300 Overview
Below is a extensive comparison of the Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ST150F was unveiled around the same time to the WX300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the ST150F matches up against the WX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST150F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST150F Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony WX300
ST150F | WX300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung ST150F
WX300 | ST150F | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony WX300
ST150F | WX300 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2013 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung ST150F has got outside dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ST150F compared to the WX300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST150F and WX300.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX300 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Samsung ST150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung ST150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | QVGA TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.30 m |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 | 114g (0.25 lb) | 166g (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $300 | $330 |