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Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX10

Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
19
Overall
30
Samsung ST95 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Samsung ST95 and Sony TX10, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ST95 was brought out 6 months prior to the TX10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ST95 matches up vs the TX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Sony TX10

 ST95 TX10 

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung ST95

 TX10 ST95 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST95 and Sony TX10

 ST95 TX10 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2011Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST95 enjoys physical dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ST95 and the TX10.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST95 and TX10 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST95 and TX10.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should consider the age of the cameras into account.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST95
Portrait photography with Sony TX10
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST95 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Street photography camera
50
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST95 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX10 Sports photography highlights
27
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST95 Travel photography info
Sony TX10 Travel photography info
71
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
71
weather sealing
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST95 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX10 Landscape photography advice
37
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
46
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung ST95 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX10 as a Vlogging camera
27
very good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
34
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST95 and Sony TX10
 Samsung ST95Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST95 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2011-08-16
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO - 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 - 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $145 $309