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Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX66

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Samsung ST700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX66 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST700 was introduced 13 months prior to the TX66 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ST700 matches up against the TX66 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Sony TX66

 ST700 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung ST700

 TX66 ST700 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kClearer screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Sony TX66

 ST700 TX66 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST700 has got external measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX66 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ST700 compared to the TX66.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ST700 and TX66 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST700 and TX66.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony TX66 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged ST700 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST700 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX66 Portrait photography factors
30
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST700 Street photography details
Sony TX66 Street photography details
50
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low max ISO (0)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST700 Sports photography information
Sony TX66 Sports photography information
27
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST700 Travel photography info
Sony TX66 Travel photography info
71
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
72
good battery life (250 shots)
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST700
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
38
great max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
51
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
good battery life (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST700
Vlogging with Sony TX66
30
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
36
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST700 and Sony TX66
 Samsung ST700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
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 area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO - 12800
Min native ISO - 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 - 109g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
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