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Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX30

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX30 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
  • Launched April 2011
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX30 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ST93 was launched 3 years before the TX30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ST93 scores versus the TX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony TX30

 ST93 TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung ST93

 TX30 ST93 
IntroducedJuly 2013April 2011More recent by 27 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony TX30

 ST93 TX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung ST93 comes with external dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the ST93 compared to the TX30.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ST93 and TX30 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ST93 and TX30.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TX30 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older ST93 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST93 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX30 Portrait photography factors
30
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
has manual focus
good MP (18MP)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST93 Street photography highlights
Sony TX30 Street photography highlights
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Sports photography camera
27
MP count good (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX30 Travel photography highlights
70
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
69
environment proofing
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Landscape photography camera
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
51
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST93 Vlogging details
Sony TX30 Vlogging details
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
34
quite wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sony TX30
 Samsung ST93Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST93 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-04-20 2013-07-26
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 110 gr (0.24 lb) 141 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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
Time lapse shooting
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost - $230