Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX1

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung ST600 versus Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the ST600 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor size.

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The ST600 was manufactured 6 months later than the TX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ST600 matches up vs the TX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung ST600 has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST600 versus Sony TX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ST600 versus the TX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ST600 and TX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST600 and TX1.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST600 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung ST600 will give extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.