Samsung ST150F with Sony S950 Comparison

Samsung ST150F and Sony S950 Main Features

  • January, 2013
  • February, 2009
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 10 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 25-125 mm (5x) F2.5-6.3 Zoom Lens
  • 33-132 mm (4x) F3.3-5.2 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • 80 - 3200 ISO
  • -
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • -
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • -
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 94 x 58 x 18 mm, 114g.
  • 93 x 56 x 24 mm, 167g.
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Samsung ST150F Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
29
Value for money score
51
Portability score
99
Overall score
33

Sony S950 Scores


Imaging score
19
Features score
32
Value for money score
52
Portability score
98
Overall score
33

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 with Samsung ST150F Overview


Let's compare Samsung ST150F with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. These models are included in the Small Sensor Compact cameras. Samsung ST150F was released in 2013, and Sony S950 in 2009. ST150F is newer, which is a plus. Cyber-shot DSC-S950 4 years older. 4 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of ST150F is greater than that of Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The difference of 6 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (ST150F), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. Cyber-shot DSC-S950 has image stabilization(Sensor-shift), ST150F doesn’t, it is a big minus. Samsung ST150F has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
Samsung ST150F has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.

General ST150F Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Brand Samsung Sony
Model ST150F Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Announced January, 2013 February, 2009
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range n/a 10
Screen
Screen Size 3" 2"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 9
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/1 sec 1/2 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/1600 sec
Continuous Shooting n/a fps 1.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 3.50
Flash Modes n/a Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 16 MP 10 MP
Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max Native ISO 3200 3200
Min Native ISO 100 80
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 None
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 0 shots
Battery Type
Battery Model
Physical
Weight 114 g 167 g
Physical Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18 mm 93 x 56 x 24 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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Casio Exilim EX-S12
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