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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX10

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX10 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony TX10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and TX10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Galaxy NX was unveiled 23 months after the TX10 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Galaxy NX scores against the TX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony TX10

 Galaxy NX TX10 
AnnouncedJune 2013August 2011More modern by 23 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 TX10 Galaxy NX 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony TX10

 Galaxy NX TX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy NX offers exterior dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony TX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the TX10.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and TX10 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and TX10.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy NX having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will give greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer Galaxy NX will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography details
Sony TX10 Portrait photography details
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography advice
Sony TX10 Street photography advice
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (495 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Sports photography camera
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery pack (440 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
Travel photography with Sony TX10
68
great battery pack (440 per charge)
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (495 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
71
weather proofing
boasts focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography information
Sony TX10 Landscape photography information
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
very good size screen (4.8 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (440 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
46
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging info
Sony TX10 Vlogging info
34
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (495g)
34
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony TX10
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-06-20 2011-08-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech HD TFT LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495g (1.09 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 life 440 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,300 $309