Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX50
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX50 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
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX50 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ST150F was brought out 12 months later than the WX50 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ST150F grades against the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX50 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST150F Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony WX50
ST150F | WX50 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 12 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung ST150F
WX50 | ST150F | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony WX50
ST150F | WX50 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST150F comes with exterior measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the ST150F compared to the WX50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST150F and WX50.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher ST150F provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Samsung ST150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung ST150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | QVGA TFT LCD | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 114 grams (0.25 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
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 | - | 240 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $300 | $250 |