Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX1
93 Imaging
51 Features
68 Overall
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96 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Released March 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Revealed August 2009
Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX1 Overview
In this write-up, we will be comparing the Samsung NX mini versus Sony TX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the NX mini (1") and TX1 (1/2.4") use totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX mini was manufactured 4 years after the TX1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX mini grades vs the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX mini & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony TX1
NX mini | TX1 | |||
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Revealed | March 2014 | August 2009 | More modern by 57 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung NX mini
TX1 | NX mini |
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Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony TX1
NX mini | TX1 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX mini comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX mini versus Sony TX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX mini versus the TX1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and TX1 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and TX1.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX mini featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX mini will resolve greater detail due to its extra 10.5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern NX mini will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Samsung NX mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-03-19 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.5 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX-M | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 8cm |
Amount of lenses | 2 | - |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/1250 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 (all 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 196 gr (0.43 lbs) | 142 gr (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 | 650 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | B740 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $530 | $350 |