Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX20
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV150F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung DV150F Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony TX20
DV150F | TX20 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | February 2012 | Newer by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung DV150F
TX20 | DV150F | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony TX20
DV150F | TX20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Look at the Samsung DV150F versus Sony TX20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Samsung DV150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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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 |