Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX1

Following is a extended assessment of the Samsung ST30 versus Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST30 (10MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the ST30 (1/3") and TX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST30 was released 18 months after the TX1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ST30 matches up versus the TX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST30 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST30 enjoys physical measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ST30 compared to the TX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST30 and TX1 is 98 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST30 and TX1.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The ST30 uses the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult. The more recent ST30 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.