Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX30

Here is a thorough comparison of the Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ST95 was announced 3 years prior to the TX30 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ST95 grades against the TX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST95 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung ST95 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung ST95 features external measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the ST95 against the TX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST95 and TX30 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ST95 and TX30.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TX30 to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older ST95 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.