Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX7

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the ST150F (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") have different sensor dimensions.

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The ST150F was announced 3 years later than the TX7 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ST150F scores against the TX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST150F & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST150F Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST150F features exterior 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) and the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST150F versus the TX7.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ST150F and TX7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST150F and TX7.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ST150F using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung ST150F will offer greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher ST150F should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.