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Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony TX1

 ST600 TX1 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung ST600

 TX1 ST600 

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony TX1

 ST600 TX1 
RevealedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

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

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Portrait photography camera
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST600
Street photography with Sony TX1
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (150g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST600
Sports photography with Sony TX1
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 Travel photography information
Sony TX1 Travel photography information
65
supports touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (150 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 Landscape photography info
Sony TX1 Landscape photography info
43
relatively wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 Vlogging features
Sony TX1 Vlogging features
30
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average (150g)
28
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sony TX1
 Samsung ST600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-08-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,152k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1250s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 SLB07 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $330 $350