Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX55

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung DV150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are available at Samsung DV150F Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.