Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX30

In this article, we will be contrasting the Samsung ST65 and Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST65 was released 3 years prior to the TX30 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the ST65 scores versus the TX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST65 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are available at Samsung ST65 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST65 provides outside dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the ST65 vs the TX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and TX30 is 99 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST65 and TX30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony TX30 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older ST65 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.