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Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX55

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX55 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX55 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was revealed 6 months prior to the TX55 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the ST90 matches up against the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony TX55

 ST90 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung ST90

 TX55 ST90 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kCrisper screen (+770k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony TX55

 ST90 TX55 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST90 offers physical dimensions 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 TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX55 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST90 and the TX55.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ST90 and TX55 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST90 and TX55.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony TX55 to provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST90 Portrait photography info
Sony TX55 Portrait photography info
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST90 Street photography information
Sony TX55 Street photography information
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST90 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX55 Sports photography highlights
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST90
Travel photography with Sony TX55
71
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
better than average battery (250 per charge)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Landscape photography camera
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST90
Vlogging with Sony TX55
27
fast max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
34
relatively wide (26mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Sony TX55
 Samsung ST90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2011-07-24
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 109 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
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 life - 250 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $150 $350