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Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX10

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung ST100 and Sony TX10, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was introduced 19 months prior to the TX10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ST100 grades vs the TX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony TX10

 ST100 TX10 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k921kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung ST100

 TX10 ST100 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony TX10

 ST100 TX10 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST100 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ST100 versus the TX10.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and TX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST100 and TX10.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony TX10 to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ST100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST100
Street photography with Sony TX10
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others (155 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST100
Sports photography with Sony TX10
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Travel photography camera
60
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (155g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
71
environment proof
boasts focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX10 Landscape photography highlights
37
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
46
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST100
Vlogging with Sony TX10
29
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others (155g)
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sony TX10
 Samsung ST100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2011-08-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,152k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $250 $309