Samsung ST150F vs Sony A55

Here, we are contrasting the Samsung ST150F and Sony A55, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the ST150F (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The ST150F was unveiled 2 years after the A55 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ST150F grades vs the A55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST150F and Sony SLT-A55. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST150F Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST150F features outer measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST150F and Sony A55 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ST150F compared to the A55.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and A55 is 96 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ST150F and A55.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor sizes. The ST150F has got the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The more recent ST150F should have a benefit in sensor technology.