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Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX10

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Samsung ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Samsung ST65 versus Sony TX10, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ST65 was revealed 6 months prior to the TX10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ST65 matches up versus the TX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony TX10

 ST65 TX10 

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung ST65

 TX10 ST65 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony TX10

 ST65 TX10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011August 2011Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung ST65 comes with exterior measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ST65 against the TX10.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ST65 and TX10 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ST65 and TX10.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony TX10 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX10 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Street photography camera
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST65
Sports photography with Sony TX10
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography factors
Sony TX10 Travel photography factors
71
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
environment proof
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX10 Landscape photography factors
37
great max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 Vlogging factors
Sony TX10 Vlogging factors
27
great max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony TX10
 Samsung ST65Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST65 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-19 2011-08-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 133 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $130 $309