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Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Samsung ST30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX200V 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 TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX200V Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung ST30 versus Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the ST30 (10MP) and TX200V (18MP) and the ST30 (1/3") and TX200V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST30 was released 12 months prior to the TX200V which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the ST30 grades versus the TX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Sony TX200V

 ST30 TX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Samsung ST30

 TX200V ST30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k460kCrisper display (+770k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST30 and Sony TX200V

 ST30 TX200V 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST30 features exterior dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Samsung ST30 versus Sony TX200V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ST30 against the TX200V.

Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ST30 and TX200V is 98 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST30 and TX200V.

All in all, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST30 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony TX200V will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged ST30 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST30
Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST30 Street photography factors
Sony TX200V Street photography factors
54
lighter than competition (87g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST30 Sports photography features
Sony TX200V Sports photography features
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST30 Travel photography information
Sony TX200V Travel photography information
65
lighter than competition (87 grams)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
71
environment proof
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST30 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX200V Landscape photography highlights
31
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
47
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST30 Vlogging details
Sony TX200V Vlogging details
29
very good max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (87 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
35
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
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Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST30 and Sony TX200V
 Samsung ST30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-19 2012-01-30
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO - 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 87g (0.19 lb) 129g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 - 220 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $55 $500