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Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX55

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX55 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Released July 2011
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung ST65 versus Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST65 was manufactured 6 months prior to the TX55 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the ST65 matches up vs the TX55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony TX55

 ST65 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung ST65

 TX55 ST65 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k460kCrisper display (+770k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony TX55

 ST65 TX55 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST65 features outer dimensions 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) while the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ST65 versus the TX55.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST65 and TX55 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST65 and TX55.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX55 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
Portrait photography with Sony TX55
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 Street photography info
Sony TX55 Street photography info
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 Sports photography details
Sony TX55 Sports photography details
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Travel photography camera
71
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
69
good battery pack (250 per charge)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST65
Landscape photography with Sony TX55
37
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
good battery pack (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 Vlogging features
Sony TX55 Vlogging features
27
fast max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
34
fairly wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony TX55
 Samsung ST65Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST65 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-19 2011-07-24
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.3"
Display resolution 460k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 - 109 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 life - 250 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $350