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Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX20

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX20 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung DV150F versus Sony TX20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was revealed 11 months after the TX20 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the DV150F grades versus the TX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony TX20

 DV150F TX20 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung DV150F

 TX20 DV150F 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony TX20

 DV150F TX20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV150F provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the DV150F vs the TX20.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and TX20.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The newer DV150F should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography factors
Sony TX20 Portrait photography factors
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography information
Sony TX20 Street photography information
56
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography advice
Sony TX20 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
72
great battery (250 per charge)
weather proofing
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
34
really wide (25mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
great battery (250 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung DV150F
Vlogging with Sony TX20
32
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony TX20
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116g (0.26 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $150 $330