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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TF1

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Released June 2013
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released June 2013
Photography Glossary

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TF1 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TF1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy NX was revealed at a similar time to the TF1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Galaxy NX scores versus the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony TF1

 Galaxy NX TF1 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimensions4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 TF1 Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony TF1

 Galaxy NX TF1 
ReleasedJune 2013June 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX has got exterior dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy NX and the TF1.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and TF1 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and TF1.

As you can see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy NX using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography advice
Sony TF1 Portrait photography advice
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Street photography with Sony TF1
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (495g)
69
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (152g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Sports photography with Sony TF1
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery power (440 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
42
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography details
Sony TF1 Travel photography details
68
good battery power (440 shots)
supports touch to focus
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (495g)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than others in class (152 grams)
weather proofing
includes touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (240 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography highlights
Sony TF1 Landscape photography highlights
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (4.8 inches)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (440 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
40
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
Vlogging with Sony TF1
34
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (495 grams)
33
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (152g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony TF1
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2013-06-20 2013-06-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 4.8 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology HD TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495g (1.09 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 440 pictures 240 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,300 $266