Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX7

Following is a complete assessment of the Samsung ST90 versus Sony TX7, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the ST90 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the ST90 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") boast different sensor size.

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The ST90 was brought out 13 months after the TX7 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ST90 grades against the TX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung ST90 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST90 offers outer measurements 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 TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ST90 vs the TX7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST90 and TX7 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST90 and TX7.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ST90 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung ST90 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent ST90 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.