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Samsung ST150F vs Sony A35

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A35 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 A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A33
  • Successor is Sony A37
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony A35 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung ST150F and Sony A35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is fairly similar but the ST150F (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The ST150F was brought out 16 months later than the A35 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ST150F scores against the A35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony A35

 ST150F A35 
IntroducedJanuary 2013September 2011Fresher by 16 months

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Samsung ST150F

 A35 ST150F 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony A35

 ST150F A35 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST150F has got external measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the ST150F versus the A35.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A35 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and A35 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ST150F and A35.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizing. The ST150F provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The fresher ST150F provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography details
Sony A35 Portrait photography details
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
74
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography information
Sony A35 Street photography information
56
lighter than average (114g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (415g)
great high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
Sports photography with Sony A35
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (6.0 fps)
not so great battery (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony A35 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (114g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
59
lighter than others (415g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery (440 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A35 as a Landscape photography camera
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
not so great battery (440 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging features
Sony A35 Vlogging features
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than average (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
lighter than others (415 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony A35
 Samsung ST150FSony SLT-A35
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST150F Sony SLT-A35
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
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, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 114 gr (0.25 lbs) 415 gr (0.91 lbs)
Physical 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 score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 763
Other
Battery life - 440 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $300 $598