Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX1

Let's look closer at the Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX1, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ST95 (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the ST95 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ST95 was brought out 18 months after the TX1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ST95 scores versus the TX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung ST95 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST95 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST95 comes with external measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ST95 compared to the TX1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ST95 and TX1 is 99 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST95 and TX1.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST95 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung ST95 will render greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ST95 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.