Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX55

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung ST150F versus Sony TX55, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was unveiled 18 months later than the TX55 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ST150F matches up vs the TX55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST150F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST150F Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST150F provides exterior dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST150F versus Sony TX55 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ST150F and the TX55.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ST150F and TX55 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST150F and TX55.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos although you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern ST150F is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.