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Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX55

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31
Samsung ST95 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX55 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX55 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST95 (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST95 was unveiled 6 months before the TX55 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ST95 scores vs the TX55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Sony TX55

 ST95 TX55 

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung ST95

 TX55 ST95 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kSharper screen (+770k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST95 and Sony TX55

 ST95 TX55 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST95 enjoys physical measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ST95 compared to the TX55.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ST95 and TX55 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ST95 and TX55.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you really should consider the age of the cameras into account.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST95
Portrait photography with Sony TX55
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung ST95 Street photography details
Sony TX55 Street photography details
50
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST95 Sports photography advice
Sony TX55 Sports photography advice
27
MP count decent (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST95 Travel photography details
Sony TX55 Travel photography details
71
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST95 Landscape photography information
Sony TX55 Landscape photography information
38
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST95
Vlogging with Sony TX55
27
good max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST95 and Sony TX55
 Samsung ST95Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST95 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2011-07-24
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 area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 109 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 250 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
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