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Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX66

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Samsung ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced February 2012
Photography Glossary

Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX66 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX66, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST150F (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST150F was revealed 11 months after the TX66 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the ST150F matches up versus the TX66 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony TX66

 ST150F TX66 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung ST150F

 TX66 ST150F 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kClearer display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony TX66

 ST150F TX66 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST150F offers external measurements 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 TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ST150F compared to the TX66.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST150F and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST150F and TX66.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer ST150F will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F Portrait photography features
Sony TX66 Portrait photography features
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography info
Sony TX66 Street photography info
56
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography info
Sony TX66 Sports photography info
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
72
good battery pack (250 shots)
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST150F
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
39
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
51
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
good battery pack (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging information
Sony TX66 Vlogging information
30
decently wide (25mm)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
36
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony TX66
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech QVGA TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 114 grams (0.25 pounds) 109 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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
Battery life - 250 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $350