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Samsung ST150F vs Sony A99

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A99 Key Specs

Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Introduced December 2012
  • Replaced the Sony A900
  • Replacement is Sony A99 II
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony A99 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Samsung ST150F and Sony A99, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the ST150F (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The ST150F was announced at a similar time to the A99 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ST150F grades against the A99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony A99

 ST150F A99 

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Samsung ST150F

 A99 ST150F 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony A99

 ST150F A99 
IntroducedJanuary 2013December 2012Same age
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. 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) and the Sony A99 has proportions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST150F and Sony A99 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ST150F versus the A99.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A99 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ST150F and A99 is 96 and 57 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ST150F and A99.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST150F having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A99 will provide you with more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography info
Sony A99 Portrait photography info
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
81
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography info
Sony A99 Street photography info
56
lighter than competition in class (114g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
75
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography factors
Sony A99 Sports photography factors
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
not so great battery (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
Travel photography with Sony A99
69
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
60
weather sealing
MP count good (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A99 as a Landscape photography camera
39
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging details
Sony A99 Vlogging details
30
really wide (25mm)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
76
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic port
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony A99
 Samsung ST150FSony SLT-A99
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST150F Sony SLT-A99
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-12-12
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 19
Cross focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology QVGA TFT LCD TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 seconds
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 114 gr (0.25 pounds) 812 gr (1.79 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 89
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1555
Other
Battery life - 500 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage slots One Dual
Retail pricing $300 $1,998