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Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX10

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Samsung ST700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Samsung ST700 and Sony TX10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was launched 7 months earlier than the TX10 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ST700 matches up vs the TX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Sony TX10

 ST700 TX10 

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung ST700

 TX10 ST700 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Sony TX10

 ST700 TX10 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST700 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ST700 versus the TX10.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST700 and TX10 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST700 and TX10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of files though you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older ST700 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST700 Portrait photography details
Sony TX10 Portrait photography details
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST700 Street photography information
Sony TX10 Street photography information
50
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST700 Sports photography info
Sony TX10 Sports photography info
27
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST700 Travel photography factors
Sony TX10 Travel photography factors
71
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
71
environment proof
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST700 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX10 Landscape photography factors
38
great max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
46
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST700 Vlogging advice
Sony TX10 Vlogging advice
30
great max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST700 and Sony TX10
 Samsung ST700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-05 2011-08-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
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