• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 125.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung ST150F advantages over Sony W830

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.5 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Sony W830 advantages over Samsung ST150F

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • More telephoto lens reach
    200 mm vs 125 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More pixels
    20.1 vs 16.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung DV300F

Samsung ST150F
Samsung DV300F
  • $320
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
Sony W830
Samsung DV300F
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compared to Sony WX70

Samsung ST150F
Sony WX70
  • $320
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $292
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • HDMI out
Sony W830
Sony WX70
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $292
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Manual focus

Compared to Sony W730

Samsung ST150F
Sony W730
  • $320
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • More telephoto lens reach
Sony W830
Sony W730
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • $89
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compared to Samsung DV150F

Samsung ST150F
Samsung DV150F
  • $320
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
Sony W830
Samsung DV150F
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Tiltable Screen

Compared to Canon 180

Samsung ST150F
Canon 180
  • $320
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
Sony W830
Canon 180
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $167
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
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