Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX5

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX5, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ST93 (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the ST93 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") boast different sensor sizing.

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The ST93 was unveiled 15 months after the TX5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ST93 grades vs the TX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung ST93 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST93 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung ST93 has got outer measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ST93 versus the TX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST93 and TX5 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ST93 and TX5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST93 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung ST93 will result in extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern ST93 provides an advantage in sensor technology.