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Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX300

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX300 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony WX300
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony WX300

 ST150F WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Samsung ST150F

 WX300 ST150F 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony WX300

 ST150F WX300 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2013Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX300 size comparison

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

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography advice
Sony WX300 Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
MP count good (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography advice
Sony WX300 Street photography advice
56
lighter than others (114g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (166g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography features
Sony WX300 Sports photography features
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (114g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
71
lighter than average (166 grams)
MP count good (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography advice
Sony WX300 Landscape photography advice
38
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
44
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging details
Sony WX300 Vlogging details
30
rather wide (25mm)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
35
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (166g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony WX300
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
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