Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX7
96 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
34 Overall
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2010
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On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung ST80 versus Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the ST80 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the ST80 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe ST80 was introduced very close to the TX7 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ST80 scores against the TX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST80 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Sony TX7
| ST80 | TX7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung ST80
| TX7 | ST80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST80 and Sony TX7
| ST80 | TX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST80 offers exterior measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony TX7 has sizing 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the ST80 against the TX7.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST80 and TX7 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST80 and TX7.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ST80 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung ST80 will offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.
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Samsung ST80 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
| Samsung ST80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung ST80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 4800 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 118g (0.26 lb) | 149g (0.33 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 | BP70A | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $249 | $300 |