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Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX7

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
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Samsung ST600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
34 Overall
33

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ST600 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the ST600 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor size.

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The ST600 was launched within a month of the TX7 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ST600 scores against the TX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony TX7

		

		

			
 ST600 TX7 
Display resolution1152k921kSharper display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung ST600

		

		

			
 TX7 ST600 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony TX7

		

		

			
 ST600 TX7 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3.5"3.5"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST600 offers external measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the ST600 vs the TX7.
Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX7 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ST600 and TX7 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ST600 and TX7.
Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ST600 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung ST600 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively.
	
			Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX7 Portrait photography highlights
29
 resolution is good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
19
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.4")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Samsung ST600 Street photography info
Sony TX7 Street photography info
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus via touch
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 heavier than average in class (150g)
59
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides touch to focus
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.4")
 no RAW support
 more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Samsung ST600
Sports photography with Sony TX7
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
26
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 small sensor (1/2.4")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Samsung ST600 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony TX7 as a Travel photography camera
65
 features focus via touch
 resolution is good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (27mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 heavier than average in class (150g)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
 provides touch to focus
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition (149 grams)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX7 Landscape photography factors
43
 decently wide (27mm)
 screen larger than average (3.5")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 big screen (3.5")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 small sensor (1/2.4")
 no RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Samsung ST600 Vlogging information
Sony TX7 Vlogging information
30
 decently wide (27mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have mic port
 heavier than average in class (150g)
32
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have microphone socket
 more heavy than competition (149 grams)
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sony TX7
 Samsung ST600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 4800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 1,152k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $330 $300