Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX5

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung ST65 versus Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the ST65 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizing.

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The ST65 was brought out 12 months later than the TX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ST65 scores vs the TX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST65 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST65 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST65 provides external measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ST65 against the TX5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and TX5 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST65 and TX5.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ST65 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung ST65 will offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern ST65 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.