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Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX5

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Samsung ST700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX5 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released February 2010
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Lets look closer at the Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX5, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the ST700 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor size.

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The ST700 was unveiled 11 months later than the TX5 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ST700 grades versus the TX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Sony TX5

 ST700 TX5 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung ST700

 TX5 ST700 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Sony TX5

 ST700 TX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung ST700 offers external measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST700 versus the TX5.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ST700 and TX5 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST700 and TX5.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ST700 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung ST700 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ST700 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST700 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX5 Portrait photography factors
30
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST700 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Street photography camera
50
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST700 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Sports photography camera
27
good MP (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST700 Travel photography information
Sony TX5 Travel photography information
71
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
62
environment proof
has focus via touch
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (148 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST700 Landscape photography features
Sony TX5 Landscape photography features
38
good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST700 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX5 Vlogging highlights
30
good max aperture (f)
touchscreen
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
30
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors (148g)
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST700 and Sony TX5
 Samsung ST700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-02-18
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 2.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 - 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" 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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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