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Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX100V

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX100V Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Samsung ST150F and Sony TX100V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was brought out 2 years after the TX100V which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the ST150F matches up against the TX100V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony TX100V

 ST150F TX100V 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung ST150F

 TX100V ST150F 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony TX100V

 ST150F TX100V 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST150F has outer dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ST150F and the TX100V.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST150F and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST150F and TX100V.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent ST150F is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST150F
Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography highlights
Sony TX100V Street photography highlights
56
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography info
Sony TX100V Sports photography info
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST150F
Travel photography with Sony TX100V
69
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
65
boasts touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (147g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
Landscape photography with Sony TX100V
39
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging features
Sony TX100V Vlogging features
30
rather wide (25mm)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
32
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others (147g)
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony TX100V
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-4.6
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 114 grams (0.25 lb) 147 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" 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
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $380