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Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX30

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX30 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
  • Launched January 2011
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung ST90 and Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the ST90 (14MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was introduced 3 years earlier than the TX30 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ST90 scores vs the TX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony TX30

 ST90 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung ST90

 TX30 ST90 
AnnouncedJuly 2013January 2011Newer by 30 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony TX30

 ST90 TX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung ST90 provides physical 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 TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ST90 against the TX30.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST90 and TX30 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ST90 and TX30.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX30 to provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged ST90 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
focusing manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST90
Street photography with Sony TX30
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low max ISO (0)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST90 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX30 Sports photography highlights
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST90 Travel photography information
Sony TX30 Travel photography information
71
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
69
weather proof
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Landscape photography camera
37
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
weather proof
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST90
Vlogging with Sony TX30
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
34
pretty wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Sony TX30
 Samsung ST90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-01-19 2013-07-26
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 141 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Time lapse feature
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $150 $230