Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX55
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Announced July 2011
Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX55 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Samsung SH100 and Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SH100 was announced 6 months earlier than the TX55 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the SH100 matches up versus the TX55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SH100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are available at Samsung SH100 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony TX55
SH100 | TX55 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung SH100
TX55 | SH100 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 230k | Sharper display (+1000k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony TX55
SH100 | TX55 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | July 2011 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SH100 enjoys physical dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Samsung SH100 and Sony TX55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SH100 and the TX55.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SH100 and TX55 is 99 and 97 respectively.
Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH100 and TX55.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX55 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively.
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Samsung SH100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung SH100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-01-04 | 2011-07-24 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4230 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | - | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | - | 109 grams (0.24 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
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 life | - | 250 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $200 | $350 |