Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX7
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Announced January 2010
Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX7 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the ST65 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the ST65 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ST65 was launched 13 months later than the TX7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ST65 matches up vs the TX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST65 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST65 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony TX7
ST65 | TX7 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung ST65
TX7 | ST65 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony TX7
ST65 | TX7 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung ST65 has got physical 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) whilst the Sony TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check out the Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the ST65 and the TX7.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and TX7 is 99 and 95 respectively.
Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST65 and TX7.
As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ST65 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung ST65 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent ST65 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Samsung ST65 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung ST65 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-01-19 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | - | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 149 grams (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | - | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $130 | $300 |