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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX100V

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX100V Overview

Let's look much closer at the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony TX100V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy NX was launched 2 years after the TX100V which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Galaxy NX grades versus the TX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony TX100V

 Galaxy NX TX100V 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2011More modern by 30 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension4.8"3.5"Larger display (+1.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 TX100V Galaxy NX 
Display resolution1229k922kClearer display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony TX100V

 Galaxy NX TX100V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX comes with external measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy NX against the TX100V.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and TX100V is 82 and 95 respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and TX100V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy NX because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer Galaxy NX is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography factors
Sony TX100V Portrait photography factors
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Street photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Street photography camera
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (495g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography advice
Sony TX100V Sports photography advice
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (440 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery power (440 shots)
comes with touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (495 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (147 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography information
Sony TX100V Landscape photography information
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8 inch)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging information
Sony TX100V Vlogging information
34
has touchscreen
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (495 grams)
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (147 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony TX100V
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-20 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 4.8 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech HD TFT LCD XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 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
Price at release $1,300 $380