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Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX1

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX1 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX1, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the ST90 (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the ST90 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST90 was released 18 months after the TX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ST90 scores against the TX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony TX1

 ST90 TX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 18 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung ST90

 TX1 ST90 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony TX1

 ST90 TX1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST90 offers outer dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the ST90 vs the TX1.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST90 and TX1 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ST90 and TX1.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ST90 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung ST90 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger ST90 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST90 Street photography factors
Sony TX1 Street photography factors
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low max ISO (0)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST90 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX1 Sports photography highlights
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Travel photography camera
71
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST90
Landscape photography with Sony TX1
37
good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
31
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.4")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST90
Vlogging with Sony TX1
27
good max aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
28
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Sony TX1
 Samsung ST90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-19 2009-08-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $150 $350