Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX30

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.