Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX9
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX9 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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 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
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Revealed July 2010
Photography Glossary Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX9 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Samsung ST90 versus Sony TX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST90 (14MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ST90 was released 7 months after the TX9 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the ST90 grades against the TX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung ST90 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Sony TX9
| ST90 | TX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | July 2010 | Newer by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung ST90
| TX9 | ST90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung ST90 and Sony TX9
| ST90 | TX9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung ST90 features outer measurements 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 TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ST90 vs the TX9.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ST90 and TX9 is 99 and 95 respectively.
Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ST90 and TX9.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung ST90 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer ST90 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung ST90 vs Sony TX9 Specifications
| Samsung ST90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung ST90 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-19 | 2010-07-08 |
| 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 surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | - | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | - | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | () | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.80 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | - | 149 grams (0.33 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $150 | $799 |
