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Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX55

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX55 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung DV150F versus Sony TX55, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was revealed 18 months after the TX55 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the DV150F scores against the TX55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony TX55

 DV150F TX55 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung DV150F

 TX55 DV150F 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k460kSharper screen (+770k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony TX55

 DV150F TX55 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung DV150F provides outer measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Samsung DV150F versus Sony TX55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the DV150F against the TX55.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the DV150F and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and TX55.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images although you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher DV150F will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography info
Sony TX55 Portrait photography info
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
Sports photography with Sony TX55
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery power (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography advice
Sony TX55 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
69
good battery power (250 shots)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography details
Sony TX55 Landscape photography details
34
pretty wide (25mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery power (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging info
Sony TX55 Vlogging info
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
features face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
34
decently wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony TX55
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-07-24
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 116g (0.26 lb) 109g (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $150 $350