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Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX66

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX66 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
  • Introduced April 2011
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX66 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung ST93 and Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST93 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ST93 was manufactured 10 months prior to the TX66 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ST93 scores versus the TX66 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony TX66

 ST93 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung ST93

 TX66 ST93 
IntroducedFebruary 2012April 2011More modern by 10 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kClearer screen (+770k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony TX66

 ST93 TX66 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST93 offers outer measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Samsung ST93 and Sony TX66 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ST93 compared to the TX66.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST93 and TX66 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST93 and TX66.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony TX66 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged ST93 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST93 Portrait photography info
Sony TX66 Portrait photography info
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Street photography camera
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 Sports photography factors
Sony TX66 Sports photography factors
27
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
features tracking focus
great battery power (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung ST93
Travel photography with Sony TX66
70
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
72
great battery power (250 per charge)
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung ST93
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
38
good maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
51
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
great battery power (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST93
Vlogging with Sony TX66
27
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
36
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sony TX66
 Samsung ST93Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST93 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-04-20 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 gr (0.24 pounds) 109 gr (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 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
Battery life - 250 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Launch cost - $350