Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX1
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony TX1
ST600 | TX1 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 230k | Sharper screen (+922k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung ST600
TX1 | ST600 |
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Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony TX1
ST600 | TX1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | August 2009 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
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.
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Samsung ST600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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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 |