Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX30
95 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
37
96 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
42
Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise 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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Revealed July 2013
Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX30 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ST600 was brought out 4 years earlier than the TX30 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ST600 matches up vs the TX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony TX30
ST600 | TX30 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3.3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung ST600
TX30 | ST600 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | July 2013 | January 2010 | Newer by 43 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1229k | 1152k | Sharper screen (+77k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony TX30
ST600 | TX30 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST600 has physical dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ST600 versus the TX30.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and TX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST600 and TX30.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony TX30 to produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged ST600 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Samsung ST600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung ST600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2013-07-26 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 4800 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-135mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.5" | 3.3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,152 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 gr (0.33 lb) | 141 gr (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | SLB07 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $330 | $230 |