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Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX66

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29
Samsung ST90 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX66 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung ST90 versus Sony TX66, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the ST90 (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST90 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the TX66 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ST90 scores vs the TX66 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony TX66

 ST90 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung ST90

 TX66 ST90 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kSharper screen (+770k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony TX66

 ST90 TX66 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST90 has external measurements 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 TX66 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ST90 compared to the TX66.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST90 and TX66 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST90 and TX66.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony TX66 to give more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older ST90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST90
Street photography with Sony TX66
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low max ISO (0)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST90 Sports photography info
Sony TX66 Sports photography info
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST90 Travel photography factors
Sony TX66 Travel photography factors
71
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
72
good battery life (250 CIPA)
has touch focus
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST90 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Landscape photography camera
37
great max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
good battery life (250 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST90
Vlogging with Sony TX66
27
great max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
36
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST90 and Sony TX66
 Samsung ST90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-19 2012-02-28
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 surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO - 12800
Min native ISO - 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 109 grams (0.24 pounds)
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 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
Battery life - 250 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $150 $350