Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX30
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2013
(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
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Released July 2013
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In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ST150F was announced 6 months prior to the TX30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ST150F grades vs the TX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST150F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST150F Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony TX30
| ST150F | TX30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung ST150F
| TX30 | ST150F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3.3" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony TX30
| ST150F | TX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | July 2013 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST150F has got external dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ST150F against the TX30.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST150F and TX30.
As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony TX30 to give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX30 Specifications
| Samsung ST150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung ST150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2013-07-26 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | QVGA TFT LCD | OLED monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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, 50 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 114 grams (0.25 pounds) | 141 grams (0.31 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Self timer | Yes | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | - |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $300 | $230 |