Samsung ST150F vs Sony ZV-1

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung ST150F versus Sony ZV-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty close but the ST150F (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST150F was unveiled 8 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ST150F scores against the ZV-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST150F and Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST150F Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST150F offers exterior dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung ST150F versus Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ST150F compared to the ZV-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and ZV-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST150F and ZV-1.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST150F with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony ZV-1 will provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older ST150F will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.