Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX500
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX500 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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched April 2015
- Earlier Model is Sony WX350

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX500 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Samsung ST150F and Sony WX500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ST150F was announced 3 years before the WX500 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ST150F grades versus the WX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST150F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST150F Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony WX500
ST150F | WX500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung ST150F
WX500 | ST150F | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 27 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony WX500
ST150F | WX500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST150F has got external dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the Samsung ST150F and Sony WX500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ST150F against the WX500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and WX500 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST150F and WX500.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX500 to result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older ST150F will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Samsung ST150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung ST150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2015-04-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
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 mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | QVGA TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 114 grams (0.25 lb) | 236 grams (0.52 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 life | - | 360 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $300 | $348 |