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Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX7

Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Samsung ST30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX7 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST30 (10MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is very well matched but the ST30 (1/3") and TX7 (1/2.4") feature different sensor measurements.

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The ST30 was brought out 13 months after the TX7 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ST30 scores versus the TX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Sony TX7

 ST30 TX7 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung ST30

 TX7 ST30 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST30 and Sony TX7

 ST30 TX7 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST30 comes with outside dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ST30 and the TX7.

Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST30 and TX7 is 98 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST30 and TX7.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The ST30 offers the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh harder. The newer ST30 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST30 Portrait photography information
Sony TX7 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST30
Street photography with Sony TX7
54
lighter than competition in class (87g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST30 Sports photography information
Sony TX7 Sports photography information
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST30 Travel photography information
Sony TX7 Travel photography information
65
lighter than competition in class (87g)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
59
has touch to focus
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (149g)
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST30
Landscape photography with Sony TX7
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
36
rather wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX7 as a Vlogging camera
29
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (87 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than average in class (149 grams)
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Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST30 and Sony TX7
 Samsung ST30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-19 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 87g (0.19 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $55 $300