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Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX5

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung ST600 versus Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the ST600 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The ST600 was brought out at a similar time to the TX5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ST600 matches up vs the TX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony TX5

 ST600 TX5 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung ST600

 TX5 ST600 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony TX5

 ST600 TX5 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST600 features outer dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Samsung ST600 versus Sony TX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ST600 compared to the TX5.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and TX5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST600 and TX5.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST600 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung ST600 will give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST600 Portrait photography information
Sony TX5 Portrait photography information
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 Street photography highlights
Sony TX5 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (150 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Travel photography camera
65
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (150 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
environment proofing
boasts touch to focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (148 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX5 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (150 grams)
30
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (148g)
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sony TX5
 Samsung ST600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-02-18
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 4800 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 1,152k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $330 $239