Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX5

In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the DV150F (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the DV150F (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor size.

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The DV150F was manufactured 2 years after the TX5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the DV150F grades against the TX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F has got external measurements 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 TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the DV150F versus the TX5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and TX5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and TX5.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The DV150F because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung DV150F will provide you with more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher DV150F will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.