Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX5

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX5, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the ST95 (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the ST95 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The ST95 was manufactured 12 months after the TX5 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ST95 scores vs the TX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung ST95 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung ST95 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung ST95 offers physical measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ST95 against the TX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ST95 and TX5 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ST95 and TX5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ST95 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung ST95 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern ST95 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.