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Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX66 Comparison

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Samsung ST600

14 MP | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor

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18 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX66 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing ST600 and TX66, two Ultracompact cameras from Samsung and Sony. Both cameras have 1/2.3-inch sensors but Samsung ST600 has a 14.0 MP and Sony TX66 has a 18.0 MP resolution. Samsung ST600 was introduced to market in January 2010 and Sony TX66 was launched in February 2012. As you can see, ST600 is 2 years older than TX66. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Samsung ST600 and Sony TX66 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Samsung ST600 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2010-01-06
  • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 4800 ( expands to 6400)
  • 27-135 mm F3.3-5.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.5" Fixed Type Screen
  • continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 150g. 104 x 60 x 20 mm

Sony TX66 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-02-28
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 26-130 mm F3.5-4.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 10 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 109g. 93 x 54 x 13 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Samsung ST600 and Sony TX66 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Samsung ST600 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
LCD Screen Size
3.5" vs 3.3" 0.2 inches larger display
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele
135mm vs 130mm 5 mm longer tele reach
Max Aperture - Wide
3.30 vs 3.50 faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage
5.0m vs 3.1m 1.9m longer range


Reasons to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 over Samsung ST600
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
18 MP vs 14 MP 28% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 4.800 166% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
1.230k dots vs 1.152k dots 6% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/1500s faster mechanical shutter
Weight
109 g vs 150 g 41 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
26mm vs 27mm 1 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Tele
4.80 vs 5.50 faster lens at tele
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video

Common Strengths of Samsung ST600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
LCD Screen Size
3.5" vs 3.3" Large display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.152k dots vs 1.230k dots High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
fps vs 10.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Common Weaknesses of Samsung ST600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX66: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Samsung ST600 and Sony TX66 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Samsung ST600 has external dimensions of 104 x 60 x 20 mm (4.09 x 2.36 x 0.79″) and weighs 150 g (0.33 lb / 5.29 oz) (including batteries). Sony TX66 has external dimensions of 93 x 54 x 13 mm (3.66 x 2.13 x 0.51″) and weighs 109 g (0.24 lb / 3.84 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Samsung ST600 and Sony TX66. Sony TX66 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 11mm narrower, 6mm shorter and 7mm thinner than Samsung ST600.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX66 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Samsung ST600 and Sony TX66 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Samsung ST600 and Sony TX66.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX66 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Samsung ST600 and Sony TX66 Size and Weight - Back View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony TX66 is significantly lighter (41g ) than the Samsung ST600 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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ST600
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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Samsung ST600 nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Samsung ST600's 3.5" LCD screen is slightly larger than Sony TX66's 3.3" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX66: Sensor Comparison

Samsung ST600 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Sony TX66 has a 18.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features BIONZ processor.

Below you can see the ST600 and TX66 sensor size comparison.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Samsung ST600 and Sony TX66 Cameras


Samsung ST600 and Sony TX66 have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX66 Lens Specs Comparison

Samsung ST600 features a 27-135 mm F3.3-5.5 5× zoom lens whereas Sony TX66 features a 26-130 mm F3.5-4.8 5× zoom lens.

Sony TX66 has 1mm wider coverage than the Samsung ST600. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f3.30, Samsung ST600 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Samsung ST600 has 5mm longer reach than the Sony TX66. However, with a max aperture of f4.80, Sony TX66 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

ST600
TX66
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

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ST600
TX66
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

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ST600
TX66
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

ST600
TX66
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Samsung ST600 and Sony TX66 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Samsung ST600 and Sony TX66 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Samsung ST600 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Sony TX66 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Samsung ST600 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Sony TX66 for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
27 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Samsung ST600 for Sports Photography

POOR

Sony TX66 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
135 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1500s
Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
130 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 250 shots
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Samsung ST600 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Sony TX66 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
150g
Body Thickness 20mm
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
109g
Body Thickness 13mm
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Samsung ST600 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Sony TX66 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Exposure Mode
27 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
26 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Samsung ST600 vs Sony TX66: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Samsung ST600 and Sony TX66, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Samsung ST600 and Sony TX66 scores compare:

Samsung ST600
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #17 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #717 out of 1226 in all Cameras
Sony TX66
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #8 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #596 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Sony TX66 is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Samsung ST600 in all criteria.
It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

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Sony TX66 vs Samsung ST600 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Samsung ST600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Brand Samsung Sony
Announced 2010-01-06 2012-02-28
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor
Type CCD BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 27.72mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Max Resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max Native Light sensitivity 4,800 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 6400 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 27-135 mm (5×) 26-130 mm (5×)
Max Aperture F3.3-5.5 F3.5-4.8
Macro Focus Range 5cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.5" 3.3"
Resolution 1,152k dots 1,230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1500s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.00 m 3.10 m
Max Flash Sync s n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting n/a 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 150g 109g
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 20mm 93 x 54 x 13mm
Battery Life n/a 250 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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