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Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX500

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX500 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony WX500
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony WX500

 ST150F WX500 

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Samsung ST150F

 WX500 ST150F 
LaunchedApril 2015January 2013More recent by 27 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony WX500

 ST150F WX500 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX500 size comparison

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

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
Portrait photography with Sony WX500
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography info
Sony WX500 Street photography info
56
lighter than competition (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (236g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography features
Sony WX500 Sports photography features
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (360 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography info
Sony WX500 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition (114 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
71
great battery pack (360 per charge)
lighter than others in class (236g)
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography features
Sony WX500 Landscape photography features
38
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
49
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
great battery pack (360 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging details
Sony WX500 Vlogging details
30
really wide (25mm)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
35
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (236g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony WX500
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
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