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Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Released January 2010
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was launched 3 years prior to the TX200V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ST100 grades vs the TX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony TX200V

 ST100 TX200V 
Screen size3.5"3.3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung ST100

 TX200V ST100 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months
Screen resolution1230k1152kClearer screen (+78k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony TX200V

 ST100 TX200V 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST100 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the ST100 vs the TX200V.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and TX200V is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST100 and TX200V.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony TX200V to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged ST100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX200V Portrait photography highlights
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST100
Street photography with Sony TX200V
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others (155g)
68
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 Sports photography factors
Sony TX200V Sports photography factors
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 Travel photography features
Sony TX200V Travel photography features
60
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (155g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
71
environment sealing
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Landscape photography camera
37
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
47
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST100
Vlogging with Sony TX200V
29
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than others (155g)
35
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sony TX200V
 Samsung ST100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 1,152k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 129 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 220 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $250 $500