Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX9
82 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX9 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Launched July 2010
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX9 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony TX9, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and TX9 (12MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Galaxy NX was introduced 2 years after the TX9 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the Galaxy NX scores versus the TX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX9 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony TX9
Galaxy NX | TX9 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | July 2010 | Newer by 36 months | |
Screen dimensions | 4.8" | 3.5" | Bigger screen (+1.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Samsung Galaxy NX
TX9 | Galaxy NX |
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Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony TX9
Galaxy NX | TX9 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 922k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy NX enjoys outside 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 TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony TX9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Galaxy NX against the TX9.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and TX9 is 82 and 95 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy NX and TX9.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy NX with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will give extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy NX should have a benefit in sensor technology.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-06-20 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
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 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 4.8 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | HD TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 495 grams (1.09 pounds) | 149 grams (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $1,300 | $799 |