Samsung ST150F vs Sony A33

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.

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.