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Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31
Samsung ST95 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX100V 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
  • Released January 2011
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung ST95 and Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ST95 was brought out at a similar time to the TX100V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ST95 grades vs the TX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Sony TX100V

 ST95 TX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung ST95

 TX100V ST95 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k460kClearer screen (+769k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST95 and Sony TX100V

 ST95 TX100V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung ST95 has external measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the ST95 and the TX100V.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ST95 and TX100V is 99 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ST95 and TX100V.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you really should take the release date of the products into consideration.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung ST95 Portrait photography features
Sony TX100V Portrait photography features
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST95 Street photography info
Sony TX100V Street photography info
50
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung ST95
Sports photography with Sony TX100V
27
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST95 Travel photography factors
Sony TX100V Travel photography factors
71
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (147g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST95 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX100V Landscape photography factors
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST95
Vlogging with Sony TX100V
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
32
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average (147g)
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST95 and Sony TX100V
 Samsung ST95Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST95 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-01-19 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 One One
Price at release $145 $380