Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX1

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung ST150F versus Sony TX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the ST150F (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The ST150F was revealed 3 years later than the TX1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ST150F grades vs the TX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are available at Samsung ST150F Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST150F offers external dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST150F versus Sony TX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the ST150F versus the TX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ST150F and TX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ST150F and TX1.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST150F having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung ST150F will offer more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern ST150F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.