Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX30

Here is a in depth analysis of the Samsung ST700 versus Sony TX30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the TX30 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ST700 grades versus the TX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST700 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung ST700 offers external dimensions 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 TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST700 and the TX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ST700 and TX30 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST700 and TX30.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX30 to resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older ST700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.