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Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Samsung ST30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and TX100V (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The ST30 was manufactured very close to the TX100V and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ST30 grades against the TX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Sony TX100V

 ST30 TX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung ST30

 TX100V ST30 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k460kClearer screen (+769k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST30 and Sony TX100V

 ST30 TX100V 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung ST30 features physical measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ST30 vs the TX100V.

Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and TX100V is 98 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ST30 and TX100V.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST30 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony TX100V will produce greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST30
Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST30
Street photography with Sony TX100V
54
lighter than competition (87g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW format
low max ISO (0)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST30 Sports photography factors
Sony TX100V Sports photography factors
16
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition (87g)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
65
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (147g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST30
Landscape photography with Sony TX100V
30
great maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST30 Vlogging info
Sony TX100V Vlogging info
29
great maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition (87g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
heavier than others (147 grams)
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Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST30 and Sony TX100V
 Samsung ST30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-19 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 87 gr (0.19 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $55 $380