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Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX20

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31
Samsung ST95 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
Sony TX20
(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
  • Launched February 2012
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX20 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX20, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST95 was unveiled 13 months prior to the TX20 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ST95 grades against the TX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Sony TX20

 ST95 TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung ST95

 TX20 ST95 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST95 and Sony TX20

 ST95 TX20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST95 has external 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) while the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ST95 versus the TX20.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST95 and TX20 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ST95 and TX20.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of images although you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older ST95 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST95
Portrait photography with Sony TX20
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST95 Street photography info
Sony TX20 Street photography info
50
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST95 Sports photography features
Sony TX20 Sports photography features
27
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST95 Travel photography factors
Sony TX20 Travel photography factors
71
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
72
great battery (250 per charge)
weather sealing
has touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST95 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Landscape photography camera
38
good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
52
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST95
Vlogging with Sony TX20
27
good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST95 and Sony TX20
 Samsung ST95Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung ST95 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-01-19 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Min native ISO - 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 133 grams (0.29 lb)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $145 $330