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Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX30

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(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
Sony TX30
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony TX30

 ST600 TX30 
Screen sizing3.5"3.3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung ST600

 TX30 ST600 
RevealedJuly 2013January 2010Newer by 43 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution1229k1152kSharper screen (+77k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony TX30

 ST600 TX30 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and TX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX30 Portrait photography factors
30
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 Street photography highlights
Sony TX30 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST600 Sports photography info
Sony TX30 Sports photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 Travel photography features
Sony TX30 Travel photography features
65
supports touch focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (150g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
weather proof
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 Landscape photography information
Sony TX30 Landscape photography information
44
pretty wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX30 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (27mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sony TX30
 Samsung ST600Sony 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