I know I said in other threads that I'm not interested in HDTVs, but everybody here has said nothing but good things about them, so I'm starting to look into buying one. However, I can't figure out which TV is better, Sony or Samsung. I heard both brands have excellent HDTVs. From experience, what do you people think is better? Which brand has better picture and the least amount of problems/issues?

I love Sony TV's. The have the best picture quality in my opinion and you can't go wrong with their new Bravia TV's. Samsungs have the same LCD panels, but I don't know why they look not as great as Sony TV's side by side. I also don't like the Samsung TV designs for the new ones with the curve at the bottom.

The Sony Bravia is an absolute hands down winner, miles ahead of anything else i've looked at.
I own one, and it's a ripper!

The only catch is the cost, but then again, you get what you pay for

there new w4000 is an amazin set in person...they really r best at colour!! Plus with the new XMB settings it makes them that little extra bit sexier

I prefer Samsung over Sony.

Sony Bravia is a hands down winner mate

Looks to me like Sony is better. I was kinda hoping people would say Samsung as they are much cheaper, but I guess you do get what you pay for. Well, if Sony is better, then I guess I better start saving. That'll take about 2-3 years.

I'm gonna say Sony (We have a Bravia XBR [model KDL-52XBR4] in our media room, and I absolutely love it.

Tbh it's a tough choice, both are great.

in 2-3 years the price would have come down a heap.... and there will be different models out. samsung might be better than sony by then....

Both Sony and Samsung spell QUALITY, hands down.

Sony displays overall look better. Their AutoMotion engine is much smoother than Samsung's and produces less artifacts.

But as with any Sony product, there is a heavier price to pay.

Well I sure hope so. HDTVs have been out for quite a long time and the prices are still on the high side.

I dont think so.... for a 32inc LCD you were looking at $2800 AU two years ago, now you see 32inc in Big W for $798

I always think Samsung TVs are more sleek looking than Sonys, but based on reviews and the responses here, it seems like Sony has better quality.

I was just wondering. Do the Sony TVs allow you to calibrate each input separately? I know Samsung lets you do that, but I'm not sure if Sony does.

I prefer Samsung. However, it is personal preference as to how you like the colors.

AVSForum is a great place for info on individual HDTVs...comparing two big name brands is just too general.

When I purchased mine, it was widely recognized that the Samsung models were not as nice out of the box as the Sony, but if you spent the time to have them calibrated, they had a better picture. This was the 2006 line of 1080P DLP TVs.

i think majority of you said sony was better than samsung because of brand image. they do use the same screens (as somebody already mentioned)

if i were you, i would save myself some money and take the cheaper one (which would usually be the samsung)

Do the Sony TVs allow you to calibrate each input separately? I know Samsung lets you do that, but I'm not sure if Sony does.

Samsung Hands Down. Amazing picture quality and design.

To be perfectly honest... going off what a small number on this forum say is probably not the best answer to the question you are posing.



I would personally go to several different stores to compare the TV's, since each store will have different lighting, and see which looks better to you. I personally find the Samsung's reproduce better blacks over most Sony offerings but as said earlier... the Sony's are slightly better at reducing artifacting with SD content. At the end of the day the choice is personal, I however believe that you wouldn't be disappointed purchasing either a Sony or Samsung TV.

If im not mistaken sony and samsung share the same LCD factory or at least collaborate, any differences are in the electronics that drive the screen.
http://uk.biz.yahoo.com/29112006/244/samsu...cd-venture.html

Just go to your local Best Buy or Circuit City and see for yourself. Your eyes will tell you more than our words.

I was faced with a similar dilemma, and opted for a Samsung set. No regrets.

A friend of mine has a Bravia which is equally amazing, just a little more expensive. It's all a matter of personal opinion. You should go check out the sets you like in a local retailer.

The two companies seem to give you a different type of image. The Samsung goes for very vibrant colors and the glossy panels (on some sets) while the Sony's focus more on subdued tones that, to me, appear more natural. I would go with a Sony, fi it can be afforded. It's close and down to which image type you like, but I personally prefer the natural color tones on the Sony models.

I moved from Sony to Samsung with my latest TV purchase, I have no regrets. The Samsung LN46A460A is by far the best looking TV, the PQ is perfect, there's no ghosting whatsoever when playing Xbox 360 or watching fast paced movies.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2047/244361...e05890f64_o.png

Beautiful living room you have. And that Samsung TV makes it look even better. That's what I like about Samsung TVs as opposed to Sony's. Their TVs are much sleeker and nicer looking.

They are HUGE finger print magnets. Just a warning. They don't come with their own little shammy for nothing.

Because of my 46in Samsung being glossy black it gets SOOOooooooo much dust on it after a week or 2 which is very noticeable, I have to clean it on a weekly basis.

My Bravia actually came in a finish similar to my PS3

Just gets dusted at the same time

At least it makes them both look stunning together.

great tv, I have the same one (bought it just before xmas) and I wouldn't trade it for a Sony


yes they are....

So, you're saying that Samsung TVs are great, except that they attract fingerprints and dust?

After hearing about that, it kind of makes me want to get a Sony now. I hate it when I buy something and it easily attracts dust and fingerprints.

dude, just go look at the tv's yourself. see which you think looks better. It would be dumb not to buy a tv that you prefer the picture quality of because it shows dust. anything black will show dust.
Just make your own decision. No one here is going to go buy it for you. You have heard likes/dislikes for both brands. And neither really outweigh the other. It's completely personal preference.

Actually that's incorrect, they come with a shammy cloth, at least in the US. And I have not had dust or finger print issues but I am a neat freak.

I did look at the TVs. Both brands look the best. That's why I'm either going to get a Sony or Samsung. But from what I can see, it seems like Samsung has a slightly better picture in terms of contrast and color. As for the dust magnet thing, I'll have to go back to the store and check that out. I never realized that until people mentioned that here.

I think you misread my quote lol. I know they come with a shammy cloth. My point was that they come with one because of the fact they are such finger print magnets.

I just went to my cousin's house. I haven't been there in a very long time. So, when I got there, I saw that he just bought a Sony Bravia 42" HDTV, which looked really HUGE. Anyway, he let me use it for a while. After looking at it, I think I'll go with a Samsung instead as I wasn't all that impressed with how it looked. Colors aren't as rich and vivid like the Samsung TVs. Even my Samsung Slimfit SDTV has much better colors. Also, I was disappointed in the contrast. The picture didn't look as bright as my SDTVs. I tried calibrating it for him to see if I can get the picture to become brighter but I saw that he still had the TV set to vivid, aka "fire" mode, with the contrast set to its max. Anyway, in my opinion, colors and contrast look very disappointing to me on an Sony HDTV. So, I'll go with the Samsung, even though it's a dust magnet. Thanks anyway to everyone for your inputs. I really appreciate them.

I just happened to see a nice 26" Sony Bravia at Best Buy today for only $600. I was shocked at the price as HDTVs at that size range are almost $1,000. I was about to buy it, but saw that it was only 720p. I'd rather get a 1080p, which are still expensive at the moment. But it's good to know that HDTVs are going down in price now.

BTW, I looked at the Samsung TVs and it doesn't look like they're attracting that much dust. I guess maybe since they're shinier TVs, the dust tends to be more visible.

Would recommend that you also look at the Panasonics too - very good TVs. If you can stretch to the price take a look at Pioneer. Oh and Sharp make some nice TVs too.

I would recommend a Samsung TV to anyone looking for a new TV. I recently purchased a 42" Samsung Plasma for my living room, and its by far the best TV I've had.

I'd totally avoid Plasma, tbh it's a technology on the way out (many of the panel makers are getting out of the plasma game)

I'm still sticking with my Sony opinion - and yes I do own one, but i'd like to think i'm not biased saying it as I still go into the stores and look at the new tv's and I can't help but think my choice was the best i've made.

Just a small side note too, Sony has a 32" 1080p model out now too, and the prices on all the models have dropped a bit too!

I have a toshiba 42" 1920x1080 (full HD) tv , I picked it because it offered very high quality of display , same as sony and above the samsungs I checked.

Since when Samsung and Sony are the only viable options? Toshiba, Sharp, Philips and some other brands make very high quality TVs.

People should remember to check on how the store they visit connects the TVs and what media they showing.
Sometimes you can see that a certain brand enjoys better cabling or that the media displayed is a demo from a certain maker that tunes it to look best on their own TVs

I have a Sharp Aquos 46" FullHD and at the time, it was the best, had a much better picture quality than what Sony sold.

But, I still prefer the image quality of my bigger Sony 50" SXRD Rear projection TV (FullHD). The picture is smoother, brighter.

Well, when i was purchasing my TV i was looking between a samsung lcd and plasma and my wife and I both viewed the plasma as a better picture. They way i looked at it is technology is constantly going to change so I know which ever TV i bought that a year from now something better will be out.

If I sit around waiting for newer and better technology to come out i'd never buy anything...

Oh come on! It's always the best to wait for the newer and better technology. Trust me, it'll pay off. Look at me! I've been planning to get an HDTV for a couple of years now, but I'm being patient because I know something better will come out sooner or later. Either that or I'll get the older technology for much a cheaper price. So either way, I'll end up happy.

What? It makes sense to me to wait a little bit and plan the purchase but something new and better will always be coming out. At some point you just have to bite the bullet and make your purchase.

Wait for OLED then

Yeah, this is what I can't stand. People ALWAYS have to have things right now. You can never wait. It's gotte be now!

I've been planning a purchase for quite some time. But as I mentioned before at some point how long do you wait. Based off of what your saying is keep waiting for new technology because something is going to be better. Yes, that is true.

At some point you do have to "bite the bullet" and just make your purchase and come to terms with the fact your purchase will be out dated at some point. Maybe 6 months, maybe a year but the technology you buy will not bee the latest and greatest forever.

This really got off topic fast, however I'll still stand w Samsung. One of my friends had purchased one a couple years back and it had an awesome picture. Shortly after my neighbor got one and again fantastic picture. I along with many others agree Samsung makes a great product for performance to dollars.

At first, I sort of thought Samsung might be the way to go since their LCDs look the best on display at the stores, but I had so many issues with their CRTs. I don't think I could ever trust them again.

That's Understandable.