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Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX9

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX9 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX9 Overview

Let's look closer at the Samsung ST150F versus Sony WX9, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was released 2 years later than the WX9 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ST150F grades against the WX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony WX9

 ST150F WX9 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Samsung ST150F

 WX9 ST150F 
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony WX9

 ST150F WX9 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST150F has got 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 WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ST150F against the WX9.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and WX9 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST150F and WX9.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer ST150F will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Street photography camera
Sony WX9 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography info
Sony WX9 Sports photography info
36
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography factors
Sony WX9 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
67
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography features
Sony WX9 Landscape photography features
39
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST150F
Vlogging with Sony WX9
30
rather wide (25mm)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony WX9
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech QVGA TFT LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 114g (0.25 lbs) -
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $188