Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX5

Below is a in depth review of the Samsung ST150F versus Sony TX5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the ST150F (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST150F was unveiled 2 years later than the TX5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ST150F matches up vs the TX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST150F Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST150F has got exterior 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 TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST150F versus Sony TX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ST150F and the TX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and TX5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST150F and TX5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST150F having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung ST150F will offer extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer ST150F will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.