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Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX5

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX5 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony TX5

 ST65 TX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 12 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung ST65

 TX5 ST65 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony TX5

 ST65 TX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

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

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography features
Sony TX5 Portrait photography features
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 Street photography information
Sony TX5 Street photography information
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 Sports photography advice
Sony TX5 Sports photography advice
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST65
Travel photography with Sony TX5
71
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
62
weather proofing
includes focus by touch
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (148 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography info
Sony TX5 Landscape photography info
37
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX5 as a Vlogging camera
27
good maximum aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
30
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors (148g)
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony TX5
 Samsung ST65Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST65 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-19 2010-02-18
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.5mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 148 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $130 $239