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Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX66

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX66 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX66 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung DV150F versus Sony TX66, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was unveiled 11 months later than the TX66 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the DV150F matches up against the TX66 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony TX66

 DV150F TX66 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung DV150F

 TX66 DV150F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen size3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k460kCrisper screen (+770k dot)

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony TX66

 DV150F TX66 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung DV150F has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the DV150F compared to the TX66.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the DV150F and TX66.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony TX66 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent DV150F is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV150F Portrait photography details
Sony TX66 Portrait photography details
35
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Street photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition (116g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung DV150F
Sports photography with Sony TX66
36
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (116g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
72
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
34
really wide (25mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX66 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
36
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony TX66
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 pounds) 109 gr (0.24 pounds)
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 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
Battery life - 250 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $150 $350