Samsung ST150F vs Sony A65

Its time to look closer at the Samsung ST150F vs Sony A65, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and A65 (24MP) and the ST150F (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST150F was brought out 14 months after the A65 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ST150F grades vs the A65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST150F & Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST150F Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST150F features external measurements 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 A65 has dimensions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ST150F and the A65.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and A65 is 96 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ST150F and A65.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST150F due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A65 will provide greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger ST150F will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.