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Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX10

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Samsung ST600 versus Sony TX10, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST600 was announced 19 months prior to the TX10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ST600 scores against the TX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony TX10

 ST600 TX10 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k921kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung ST600

 TX10 ST600 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony TX10

 ST600 TX10 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST600 offers outside measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ST600 against the TX10.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ST600 and TX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ST600 and TX10.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony TX10 to result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged ST600 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST600
Portrait photography with Sony TX10
30
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (150 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX10 Travel photography highlights
65
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (150 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
weather sealing
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST600
Landscape photography with Sony TX10
44
decently wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
46
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST600
Vlogging with Sony TX10
30
decently wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (150g)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sony TX10
 Samsung ST600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2011-08-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-135mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 1,152k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 SLB07 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $330 $309