Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX5
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Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Released February 2010
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Following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung ST30 and Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST30 (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is very well matched but the ST30 (1/3") and TX5 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe ST30 was launched 12 months after the TX5 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ST30 grades vs the TX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Sony TX5
| ST30 | TX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | February 2010 | More modern by 12 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung ST30
| TX5 | ST30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung ST30 and Sony TX5
| ST30 | TX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST30 has got outside measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ST30 and the TX5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST30 and TX5 is 98 and 96 respectively.
Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST30 and TX5.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The ST30 includes the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher. The more modern ST30 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
| Samsung ST30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung ST30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2011-01-19 | 2010-02-18 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 17.3mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | - | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | - | 125 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | () | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 7.5 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 2.90 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 87 grams (0.19 lbs) | 148 grams (0.33 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | - | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $55 | $239 |
