Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX55
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX55 Key Specs
(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
- Launched June 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Released July 2011
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX55 Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX55 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony TX55
Galaxy NX | TX55 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | July 2011 | More modern by 24 months | |
Screen dimensions | 4.8" | 3.3" | Bigger screen (+1.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
TX55 | Galaxy NX | |||
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Screen resolution | 1230k | 922k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony TX55
Galaxy NX | TX55 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-06-20 | 2011-07-24 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DRIMe IV | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 4.8 inch | 3.3 inch |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | HD TFT LCD | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 495 gr (1.09 lbs) | 109 gr (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
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 shots | 250 shots |
Form 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $1,300 | $350 |