Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX55

Following is a in depth review of the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony TX55, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy NX was brought out 24 months after the TX55 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Galaxy NX grades against the TX55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy NX has 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) while the Sony TX55 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony TX55 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the TX55.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and TX55 is 82 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and TX55.

Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Galaxy NX due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung Galaxy NX will give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger Galaxy NX will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.