Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX20

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST700 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Samsung ST700 and Sony TX20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.