Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX55
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- 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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Released July 2011
Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX55 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe ST600 was launched 18 months earlier than the TX55 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ST600 grades versus the TX55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST600 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony TX55
ST600 | TX55 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 3.3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung ST600
TX55 | ST600 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 18 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1230k | 1152k | Clearer display (+78k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony TX55
ST600 | TX55 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST600 comes with outside 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 TX55 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX55 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ST600 and the TX55.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and TX55 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST600 and TX55.
All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX55 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged ST600 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Samsung ST600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung ST600 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2011-07-24 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
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) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5 inch | 3.3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,152 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 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 | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 pounds) | 109 grams (0.24 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
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 life | - | 250 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB07 | NP-BN |
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 | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $330 | $350 |