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Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX55

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched April 2011
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Samsung ST93 and Sony TX55, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ST93 was brought out 3 months prior to the TX55 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ST93 scores versus the TX55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony TX55

 ST93 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung ST93

 TX55 ST93 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kSharper screen (+770k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony TX55

 ST93 TX55 
RevealedApril 2011July 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST93 has got outside dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ST93 vs the TX55.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST93 and TX55 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST93 and TX55.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you should consider the age of the products into consideration.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST93 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX55 Portrait photography advice
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST93
Street photography with Sony TX55
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 Sports photography info
Sony TX55 Sports photography info
27
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery pack (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 Travel photography details
Sony TX55 Travel photography details
70
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
69
good battery pack (250 shots)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX55 as a Landscape photography camera
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST93 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX55 Vlogging highlights
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
34
rather wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sony TX55
 Samsung ST93Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST93 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-04-20 2011-07-24
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 area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 grams (0.24 pounds) 109 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing - $350