Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX7
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe 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.
Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are available at Samsung ST700 Gallery & Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Sony TX7
ST700 | TX7 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung ST700
TX7 | ST700 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Sony TX7
ST700 | TX7 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Check the Samsung ST700 and Sony TX7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ST700 and TX7 is 99 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Samsung ST700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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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 |