Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX5
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(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
(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
Photography Glossary 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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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 dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Sharper 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | February 2010 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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.
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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and TX5 is 95 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
| Samsung ST100 | Sony 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 |