Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX30

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.