Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX1

Below, we are looking at the Samsung ST93 versus Sony TX1, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the ST93 (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the ST93 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") use different sensor sizes.

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The ST93 was revealed 21 months after the TX1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the ST93 scores against the TX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST93 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are provided at Samsung ST93 Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST93 has physical measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST93 versus Sony TX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST93 versus the TX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST93 and TX1 is 97 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ST93 and TX1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ST93 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung ST93 will render extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher ST93 should have an edge in sensor tech.