Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX9
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Announced July 2010

Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX9 Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Samsung ST150F and Sony TX9, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ST150F (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The ST150F was revealed 2 years later than the TX9 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ST150F grades versus the TX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX9 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST150F and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST150F Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony TX9
ST150F | TX9 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung ST150F
TX9 | ST150F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony TX9
ST150F | TX9 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung ST150F comes with outside measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung ST150F and Sony TX9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST150F and the TX9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST150F and TX9 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ST150F and TX9.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung ST150F to provide greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher ST150F is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Samsung ST150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung ST150F | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.5-6.3 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | QVGA TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 114 gr (0.25 lb) | 149 gr (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
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 ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $300 | $799 |