Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX9
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Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 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
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Introduced July 2010
Photography Glossary Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX9 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Samsung ST30 versus Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST30 (10MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty close but the ST30 (1/3") and TX9 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe ST30 was released 7 months after the TX9 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ST30 scores vs the TX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Sony TX9
| ST30 | TX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung ST30
| TX9 | ST30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung ST30 and Sony TX9
| ST30 | TX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST30 has 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 TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ST30 vs the TX9.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ST30 and TX9 is 98 and 95 respectively.
Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST30 and TX9.
As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST30 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony TX9 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger ST30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung ST30 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
| Samsung ST30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung ST30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-19 | 2010-07-08 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 area | 17.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | - | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | - | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| 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) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 | 87 grams (0.19 lbs) | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) |
| Physical 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 Overall 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 shooting | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $55 | $799 |
