Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX20
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![Samsung ST95 front Samsung ST95 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-ST95/Samsung-ST95-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20/Sony-TX20-front.jpg)
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(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
(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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Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST95 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung ST95 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Sony TX20
ST95 | TX20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung ST95
TX20 | ST95 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung ST95 and Sony TX20
ST95 | TX20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-ST95-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-ST95-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-ST95-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-ST95-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Samsung ST95 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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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 |