Samsung ST150F vs Sony A37

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung ST150F versus Sony A37, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is fairly similar but the ST150F (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST150F was launched 8 months later than the A37 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ST150F grades versus the A37 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST150F and Sony SLT-A37. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST150F Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST150F has external 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) whilst the Sony A37 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung ST150F versus Sony A37 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ST150F against the A37.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and A37 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST150F and A37.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor measurements. The ST150F has the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower DOF tougher. The more recent ST150F is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.