Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX20

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung ST150F versus Sony TX20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was unveiled 11 months later than the TX20 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ST150F grades versus the TX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST150F Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST150F has got physical measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ST150F compared to the TX20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ST150F and TX20.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files although you should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent ST150F provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.