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Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX70

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX70 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX70 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Samsung ST150F and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was announced 12 months later than the WX70 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ST150F scores versus the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony WX70

 ST150F WX70 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung ST150F

 WX70 ST150F 
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony WX70

 ST150F WX70 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST150F comes with outside dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ST150F versus the WX70.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST150F and WX70.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images but you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern ST150F should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography advice
Sony WX70 Portrait photography advice
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography highlights
Sony WX70 Street photography highlights
56
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than average (114 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography features
Sony WX70 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
71
lighter than average (114g)
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography factors
Sony WX70 Landscape photography factors
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging features
Sony WX70 Vlogging features
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
36
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony WX70
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech QVGA TFT LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 114g (0.25 lb) 114g (0.25 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 All around 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 - 240 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $242