• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 432.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 18.2 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Samsung WB150F advantages over Sony TX30

  • Less expensive
    $229 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    432 mm vs 130 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer exposure
    16 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Sony TX30 advantages over Samsung WB150F

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Thinner
    15 mm vs 23 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    141g vs 188g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    1229k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    18.2 vs 14.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • Good image and video quality for a compact waterproof camera; Stylish, pocketable design; Improved ruggedness; Speedy performance including 10 fps continuous shooting at full resolution.

  • Touchscreen unusable and unviewable while submerged; Slim, slick design makes it unwieldy to hold (and difficult to hang onto!) underwater; Poor battery life.

  • Read our Sony TX30 Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-TX10

Samsung WB150F
Sony DSC-TX10
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Thinner

Compare Samsung WB150F vs Sony DSC-TX10

Sony TX30
Sony DSC-TX10
  • $219
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Touchscreen
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Sony TX30 vs Sony DSC-TX10

Compared to Sony TX200V

Samsung WB150F
Sony TX200V
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $363
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Touchscreen

Compare Samsung WB150F vs Sony TX200V

Sony TX30
Sony TX200V
  • $219
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $363
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Sony TX30 vs Sony TX200V

Compared to Panasonic ZS19

Samsung WB150F
Panasonic ZS19
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • HDMI out

Compare Samsung WB150F vs Panasonic ZS19

Sony TX30
Panasonic ZS19
  • $219
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Focus peaking
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony TX30 vs Panasonic ZS19

Compared to Samsung WB250F

Samsung WB150F
Samsung WB250F
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Samsung WB150F vs Samsung WB250F

Sony TX30
Samsung WB250F
  • $219
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Focus peaking
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony TX30 vs Samsung WB250F

Compared to Panasonic ZS25

Samsung WB150F
Panasonic ZS25
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in GPS
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • HDMI out

Compare Samsung WB150F vs Panasonic ZS25

Sony TX30
Panasonic ZS25
  • $219
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Focus peaking
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Sony TX30 vs Panasonic ZS25

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