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Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX7

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Samsung ST700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX7 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 TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung ST700 and Sony TX7, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST700 (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the ST700 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") have different sensor sizing.

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The ST700 was announced 13 months later than the TX7 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ST700 matches up versus the TX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Sony TX7

 ST700 TX7 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung ST700

 TX7 ST700 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Sony TX7

 ST700 TX7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST700 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the ST700 versus the TX7.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ST700 and TX7 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST700 and TX7.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ST700 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung ST700 will render more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern ST700 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST700 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Portrait photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST700 Street photography features
Sony TX7 Street photography features
50
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low max ISO (0)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST700 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Sports photography camera
27
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST700 Travel photography advice
Sony TX7 Travel photography advice
71
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
supports focus via touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (149 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST700
Landscape photography with Sony TX7
38
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
36
fairly wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST700
Vlogging with Sony TX7
30
good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
heavier than average in class (149 grams)
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST700 and Sony TX7
 Samsung ST700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $300