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Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX80

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX80 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX80 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Samsung ST150F and Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was manufactured within a month of the WX80 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ST150F grades against the WX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony WX80

 ST150F WX80 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Samsung ST150F

 WX80 ST150F 

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony WX80

 ST150F WX80 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST150F offers external measurements 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 WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ST150F and the WX80.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

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Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST150F and WX80.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images however you should take the release date of the products into consideration.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography features
Sony WX80 Portrait photography features
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition (114 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography advice
Sony WX80 Sports photography advice
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
Travel photography with Sony WX80
69
lighter than competition (114g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
71
lighter than competition in class (124g)
offers focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
39
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging information
Sony WX80 Vlogging information
30
really wide (25mm)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
35
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (124g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony WX80
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech QVGA TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 114g (0.25 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $276