Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX1
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST90 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony TX1
ST90 | TX1 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | August 2009 | Newer by 18 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung ST90
TX1 | ST90 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony TX1
ST90 | TX1 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST90 and TX1 is 99 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Samsung ST90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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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 |