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Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX20

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Samsung ST700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony TX20
(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
  • Introduced February 2012
Photography Glossary

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Samsung ST700 and Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was announced 13 months prior to the TX20 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ST700 scores against the TX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Sony TX20

 ST700 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung ST700

 TX20 ST700 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Sony TX20

 ST700 TX20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. 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) and the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ST700 vs the TX20.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ST700 and TX20 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ST700 and TX20.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older ST700 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST700 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST700 Street photography highlights
Sony TX20 Street photography highlights
50
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST700 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX20 Sports photography highlights
27
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Travel photography camera
71
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
72
great battery power (250 CIPA)
environment proofing
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST700 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX20 Landscape photography factors
38
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery power (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST700 Vlogging features
Sony TX20 Vlogging features
30
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST700 and Sony TX20
 Samsung ST700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $280 $330