Samsung ST150F vs Sony A33
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony A33 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Launched August 2010
- Updated by Sony A35

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A33 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung ST150F vs Sony A33, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty similar but the ST150F (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

The ST150F was released 2 years later than the A33 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ST150F grades vs the A33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A33 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST150F and Sony SLT-A33. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST150F Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony A33
ST150F | A33 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2010 | More recent by 29 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Samsung ST150F
A33 | ST150F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony A33
ST150F | A33 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Samsung ST150F vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST150F offers outside dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Examine the Samsung ST150F vs Sony A33 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ST150F compared to the A33.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST150F and A33 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST150F and A33.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST150F due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung ST150F will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher ST150F will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST150F vs Sony A33 Specifications
Samsung ST150F | Sony SLT-A33 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung ST150F | Sony SLT-A33 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2010-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | QVGA TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 114g (0.25 pounds) | 500g (1.10 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 591 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $300 | $230 |