Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX10
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST65 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST65 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony TX10
ST65 | TX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung ST65
TX10 | ST65 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony TX10
ST65 | TX10 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | August 2011 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Samsung ST65 versus Sony TX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ST65 and TX10 is 99 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Samsung ST65 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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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 |