Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX100V
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX100V 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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Launched January 2011
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Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung ST90 versus Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ST90 was launched very close to the TX100V so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ST90 scores versus the TX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung ST90 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony TX100V
| ST90 | TX100V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung ST90
| TX100V | ST90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+769k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony TX100V
| ST90 | TX100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | January 2011 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST90 offers outer dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Samsung ST90 versus Sony TX100V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ST90 compared to the TX100V.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST90 and TX100V is 99 and 95 respectively.
Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST90 and TX100V.
As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony TX100V to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively.
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
| Samsung ST90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung ST90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-19 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | 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 aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | - | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | - | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | () | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3.5" |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 147 gr (0.32 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $150 | $380 |
