Samsung ST150F vs Sony A58

Here is a complete assessment of the Samsung ST150F versus Sony A58, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is relatively close but the ST150F (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The ST150F was launched 10 months prior to the A58 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ST150F grades vs the A58 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST150F & Sony SLT-A58. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST150F Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST150F offers external dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ST150F vs the A58.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ST150F and A58 is 96 and 68 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST150F and A58.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ST150F because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A58 will render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older ST150F will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.