Clicky

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX20

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced April 2011
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released February 2012
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX20, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The ST93 was brought out 10 months prior to the TX20 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ST93 matches up vs the TX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony TX20

 ST93 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung ST93

 TX20 ST93 
ReleasedFebruary 2012April 2011More recent by 10 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony TX20

 ST93 TX20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST93 offers exterior measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ST93 vs the TX20.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ST93 and TX20 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST93 and TX20.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files however you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older ST93 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Street photography camera
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Sports photography camera
27
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
50
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 Travel photography advice
Sony TX20 Travel photography advice
70
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
72
better than average battery life (250 shots)
environment proofing
boasts touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX20 Landscape photography factors
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
52
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST93
Vlogging with Sony TX20
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
35
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sony TX20
 Samsung ST93Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST93 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-04-20 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing - $330