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Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX1

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony TX1

 ST150F TX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 42 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung ST150F

 TX1 ST150F 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony TX1

 ST150F TX1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX1 size comparison

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

Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST150F
Street photography with Sony TX1
56
lighter than others (114 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST150F
Sports photography with Sony TX1
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography information
Sony TX1 Travel photography information
69
lighter than others (114g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography features
Sony TX1 Landscape photography features
39
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
31
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging details
Sony TX1 Vlogging details
30
really wide (25mm)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
28
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony TX1
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech QVGA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 114 grams (0.25 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $350