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Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX9

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Samsung ST600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Samsung ST600 versus Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST600 (14MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST600 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the TX9 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the ST600 grades versus the TX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Sony TX9

 ST600 TX9 
Screen resolution1152k922kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung ST600

 TX9 ST600 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Samsung ST600 and Sony TX9

 ST600 TX9 
IntroducedJanuary 2010July 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3.5"3.5"Same screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung ST600 enjoys outer measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has specifications 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ST600 and the TX9.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST600 and TX9 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST600 and TX9.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung ST600 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST600
Portrait photography with Sony TX9
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (150 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST600
Sports photography with Sony TX9
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Travel photography camera
65
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (150 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
has touch to focus
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (149 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST600
Landscape photography with Sony TX9
44
pretty wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
41
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST600 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX9 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than others (150g)
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average (149 grams)
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST600 and Sony TX9
 Samsung ST600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-07-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 4800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-135mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3.5"
Screen resolution 1,152k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 149g (0.33 lbs)
Physical 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 All around 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 recording
Storage type MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $330 $799