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Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX9

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Samsung ST150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Samsung ST150F
(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
Sony TX9
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Sony TX9

 ST150F TX9 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2010More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung ST150F

 TX9 ST150F 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST150F and Sony TX9

 ST150F TX9 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX9 size comparison

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

Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST150F as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST150F Street photography details
Sony TX9 Street photography details
56
lighter than others (114g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST150F Sports photography highlights
Sony TX9 Sports photography highlights
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST150F Travel photography highlights
Sony TX9 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than others (114g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
60
includes focus by touch
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (149g)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST150F Landscape photography advice
Sony TX9 Landscape photography advice
38
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST150F Vlogging info
Sony TX9 Vlogging info
30
fairly wide (25mm)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
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Samsung ST150F vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST150F and Sony TX9
 Samsung ST150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
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