Samsung ST100 vs Sony TX66

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung ST100 and Sony TX66, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the ST100 (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST100 was launched 3 years earlier than the TX66 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ST100 grades vs the TX66 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST100 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung ST100 has outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung ST100 and Sony TX66 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the ST100 compared to the TX66.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST100 and TX66 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ST100 and TX66.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older ST100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.