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Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX1

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released August 2009
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Samsung ST65 versus Sony TX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the ST65 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") have different sensor measurements.

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The ST65 was manufactured 18 months later than the TX1 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ST65 grades vs the TX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony TX1

 ST65 TX1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 18 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung ST65

 TX1 ST65 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony TX1

 ST65 TX1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST65 has exterior measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ST65 compared to the TX1.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ST65 and TX1 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST65 and TX1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST65 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung ST65 will offer greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher ST65 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography information
Sony TX1 Portrait photography information
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 Street photography details
Sony TX1 Street photography details
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX1 Sports photography highlights
26
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography details
Sony TX1 Travel photography details
71
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography features
Sony TX1 Landscape photography features
37
good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST65
Vlogging with Sony TX1
27
good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
28
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony TX1
 Samsung ST65Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST65 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-19 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1250 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $130 $350