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Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX9

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31
Samsung ST95 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released July 2010
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the ST95 (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ST95 was brought out 7 months after the TX9 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ST95 scores vs the TX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Sony TX9

 ST95 TX9 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2010Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung ST95

 TX9 ST95 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung ST95 and Sony TX9

 ST95 TX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST95 has got outer dimensions 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 TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ST95 against the TX9.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ST95 and TX9 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ST95 and TX9.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung ST95 to resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern ST95 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung ST95
Portrait photography with Sony TX9
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung ST95
Street photography with Sony TX9
50
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung ST95 Sports photography information
Sony TX9 Sports photography information
27
good megapixels (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung ST95 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Travel photography camera
71
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
60
provides touch focus
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (149 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung ST95 Landscape photography details
Sony TX9 Landscape photography details
38
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung ST95
Vlogging with Sony TX9
27
great max aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
heavier than others (149g)
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Samsung ST95 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung ST95 and Sony TX9
 Samsung ST95Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung ST95 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-19 2010-07-08
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO - 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 149g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $145 $799