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Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX350

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
30 Overall
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Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
42

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Superseded the Sony WX300
  • Newer Model is Sony WX500
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX350 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Samsung ST150F versus Sony WX350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was unveiled 13 months prior to the WX350 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ST150F scores vs the WX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony WX350

					

					

						
 ST150F WX350 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung ST150F

					

					

						
 WX350 ST150F 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony WX350

					

					

						
 ST150F WX350 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither comes with Touch friendly display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST150F comes with 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) whilst the Sony WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
See the Samsung ST150F versus Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ST150F vs the WX350.
Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST150F and WX350 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST150F and WX350.
All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX350 to provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged ST150F will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

						Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
34
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
36
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 has face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
56
 lighter than others in class (114g)
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (164g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Samsung ST150F Sports photography information
Sony WX350 Sports photography information
36
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
52
 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 has tracking focus
 better than average battery life (470 shots)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Samsung ST150F Travel photography info
Sony WX350 Travel photography info
69
 lighter than others in class (114 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
72
 better than average battery life (470 per charge)
 lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 long reach (500mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung ST150F Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX350 Landscape photography highlights
38
 pretty wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 lack of manual mode
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Time Lapse mode
47
 really wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (470 shots)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Samsung ST150F Vlogging details
Sony WX350 Vlogging details
30
 pretty wide (25mm)
 includes face detection focus
 lighter than others in class (114 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing external mic socket
35
 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (164g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 does not have microphone jack
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX350 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony WX350
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2014-02-13
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 4.30 m
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 114 grams (0.25 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - 470 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $270