Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX55
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX55 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Launched July 2011
Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX55 Overview
The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST100 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe ST100 was released 18 months earlier than the TX55 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the ST100 grades vs the TX55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST100 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony TX55
ST100 | TX55 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 3.3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung ST100
TX55 | ST100 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 18 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1230k | 1152k | Sharper display (+78k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony TX55
ST100 | TX55 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST100 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
See the Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX55 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ST100 versus the TX55.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST100 and TX55.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX55 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ST100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung ST100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2011-07-24 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 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 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.6-4.8 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5" | 3.3" |
Resolution of display | 1,152 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) | 109 gr (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
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 life | - | 250 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $250 | $350 |