Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX1

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung ST700 and Sony TX1, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the ST700 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor size.

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The ST700 was revealed 18 months later than the TX1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the ST700 grades vs the TX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST700 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST700 offers external measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST700 and Sony TX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ST700 compared to the TX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ST700 and TX1 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ST700 and TX1.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST700 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung ST700 will render extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer ST700 will have an advantage in sensor technology.