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Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX9

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Samsung SH100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs

Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was introduced 6 months later than the TX9 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SH100 matches up versus the TX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Sony TX9

 SH100 TX9 

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung SH100

 TX9 SH100 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung SH100 and Sony TX9

 SH100 TX9 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung SH100 features outside dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SH100 against the TX9.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SH100 and TX9 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH100 and TX9.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung SH100 to provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung SH100 Street photography factors
Sony TX9 Street photography factors
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung SH100 Sports photography info
Sony TX9 Sports photography info
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Travel photography camera
71
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
60
features touch to focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (149 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung SH100 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX9 Landscape photography factors
37
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung SH100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX9 as a Vlogging camera
33
great max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
comes with external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (149 grams)
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Samsung SH100 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung SH100 and Sony TX9
 Samsung SH100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung SH100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-04 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4230 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 149g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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