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Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX50

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX50 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 WX50
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony WX50

 ST150F WX50 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung ST150F

 WX50 ST150F 
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony WX50

 ST150F WX50 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX50 size comparison

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

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography info
Sony WX50 Portrait photography info
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST150F
Street photography with Sony WX50
56
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
Sports photography with Sony WX50
36
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography factors
Sony WX50 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
lighter than others (117g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
38
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging details
Sony WX50 Vlogging details
30
relatively wide (25mm)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony WX50
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
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