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Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX55

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Samsung ST100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX55 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
  • Announced January 2010
Sony TX55
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Sony TX55

		

		

			
 ST100 TX55 
Display dimension3.5"3.3"Larger display (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung ST100

		

		

			
 TX55 ST100 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 18 months
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Display resolution1230k1152kSharper display (+78k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung ST100 and Sony TX55

		

		

			
 ST100 TX55 
Display typeFixed 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).
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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.
Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX55 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ST100 and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
			Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX55 Portrait photography highlights
33
 resolution is good (14MP)
 provides face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
36
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Samsung ST100
Street photography with Sony TX55
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports touch to focus
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 heavier than average in class (155 grams)
58
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Samsung ST100
Sports photography with Sony TX55
34
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 better than average battery power (250 shots)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Samsung ST100 Travel photography information
Sony TX55 Travel photography information
60
 supports touch to focus
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 does not have Time Lapse function
 heavier than average in class (155g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
69
 better than average battery power (250 per charge)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (26mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony TX55 as a Landscape photography camera
37
 big screen (3.5 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 no 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 tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse function
50
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (26mm)
 screen size is good (3.3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Samsung ST100 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony TX55 as a Vlogging camera
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 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic jack
 heavier than average in class (155 grams)
34
 fairly wide (26mm)
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 does not have microphone socket
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Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST100 and Sony TX55
 Samsung ST100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
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