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Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX7

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Samsung ST65
(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
Sony TX7
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony TX7

 ST65 TX7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung ST65

 TX7 ST65 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony TX7

 ST65 TX7 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST65 and TX7 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST65
Portrait photography with Sony TX7
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST65 Street photography highlights
Sony TX7 Street photography highlights
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 Sports photography information
Sony TX7 Sports photography information
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 Travel photography information
Sony TX7 Travel photography information
71
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
features focus by touch
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 Landscape photography features
Sony TX7 Landscape photography features
37
good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
36
really wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 Vlogging advice
Sony TX7 Vlogging advice
27
good max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
32
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony TX7
 Samsung ST65Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
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
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