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Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX10

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX10 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Samsung ST90 and Sony TX10, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was manufactured 6 months prior to the TX10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ST90 grades vs the TX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony TX10

 ST90 TX10 

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung ST90

 TX10 ST90 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony TX10

 ST90 TX10 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2011Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST90 offers exterior measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ST90 against the TX10.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST90 and TX10 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST90 and TX10.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX10 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST90 Street photography info
Sony TX10 Street photography info
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST90 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX10 Sports photography highlights
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Travel photography camera
71
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
71
weather sealing
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST90 Landscape photography info
Sony TX10 Landscape photography info
37
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
46
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST90 Vlogging details
Sony TX10 Vlogging details
27
great max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Sony TX10
 Samsung ST90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-19 2011-08-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $150 $309