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Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX5

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
Samsung ST100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX5 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
  • Launched January 2010
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX5 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the ST100 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") posses different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The ST100 was released within a month of the TX5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ST100 matches up versus the TX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony TX5

 ST100 TX5 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung ST100

 TX5 ST100 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony TX5

 ST100 TX5 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST100 has physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ST100 against the TX5.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and TX5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST100 and TX5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST100 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung ST100 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
Portrait photography with Sony TX5
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST100 Sports photography features
Sony TX5 Sports photography features
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST100 Travel photography advice
Sony TX5 Travel photography advice
60
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (155g)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
62
environment proof
has focus by touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (148g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST100 Landscape photography features
Sony TX5 Landscape photography features
37
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST100
Vlogging with Sony TX5
29
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
30
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (148g)
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sony TX5
 Samsung ST100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-02-18
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,152k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 2.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $250 $239