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Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX7

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung ST93 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX7 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
  • Revealed April 2011
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX7 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX7, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the ST93 (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the ST93 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The ST93 was announced 16 months after the TX7 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the ST93 scores vs the TX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Sony TX7

 ST93 TX7 
AnnouncedApril 2011January 2010More modern by 16 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung ST93

 TX7 ST93 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST93 and Sony TX7

 ST93 TX7 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST93 enjoys outside dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ST93 compared to the TX7.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ST93 and TX7 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST93 and TX7.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ST93 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung ST93 will result in extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ST93 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST93
Portrait photography with Sony TX7
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST93 Street photography details
Sony TX7 Street photography details
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST93 Sports photography features
Sony TX7 Sports photography features
27
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST93 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX7 Travel photography highlights
70
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
59
provides touch focus
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (149g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
rather wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST93 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX7 as a Vlogging camera
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (149 grams)
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Samsung ST93 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST93 and Sony TX7
 Samsung ST93Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST93 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-04-20 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 model - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch - $300