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Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX1

Portability
93
Imaging
51
Features
68
Overall
57
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(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
Sony TX1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony TX1

 NX mini TX1 
RevealedMarch 2014August 2009More modern by 57 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung NX mini

 TX1 NX mini 

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony TX1

 NX mini TX1 
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography factors
Sony TX1 Portrait photography factors
70
focusing manually
MP count decent (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography highlights
Sony TX1 Street photography highlights
81
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (196 grams)
does not have image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography factors
Sony TX1 Sports photography factors
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (20.5MP)
nice sensor size (1")
great battery life (650 CIPA)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography factors
Sony TX1 Travel photography factors
75
great battery life (650 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (196 grams)
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (20.5MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini Landscape photography info
Sony TX1 Landscape photography info
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (650 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
31
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX1 as a Vlogging camera
37
has touchscreen
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
lighter than competitors in class (196 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
28
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony TX1
 Samsung NX miniSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
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