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Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX9

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST65 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Samsung ST65 and Sony TX9, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST65 (14MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST65 was manufactured 7 months later than the TX9 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ST65 matches up vs the TX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Sony TX9

 ST65 TX9 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2010More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung ST65

 TX9 ST65 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST65 and Sony TX9

 ST65 TX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST65 has got physical dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Samsung ST65 and Sony TX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the ST65 against the TX9.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST65 and TX9 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST65 and TX9.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung ST65 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ST65 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST65 Portrait photography features
Sony TX9 Portrait photography features
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST65
Street photography with Sony TX9
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST65 Sports photography details
Sony TX9 Sports photography details
26
resolution is good (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Travel photography camera
71
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
60
offers focus by touch
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST65 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Landscape photography camera
37
great maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
41
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST65 Vlogging advice
Sony TX9 Vlogging advice
27
great maximum aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
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Samsung ST65 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST65 and Sony TX9
 Samsung ST65Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST65 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-19 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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 range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lbs)
Physical 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 All around 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 - SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $799