Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX30
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX30 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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Revealed July 2013
Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX30 Overview
The following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung DV150F versus Sony TX30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe DV150F was introduced 6 months earlier than the TX30 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the DV150F matches up versus the TX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The whole galleries are available at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony TX30
DV150F | TX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung DV150F
TX30 | DV150F | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3.3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Sharper display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony TX30
DV150F | TX30 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | July 2013 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung DV150F has got external measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Samsung DV150F versus Sony TX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the DV150F versus the TX30.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the DV150F and TX30.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX30 to produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.
Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Samsung DV150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung DV150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2013-07-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3.3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 116 gr (0.26 lb) | 141 gr (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $150 | $230 |