Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX100V
93 Imaging
52 Features
68 Overall
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95 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX100V 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)
- 16MP - 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
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2011
Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX100V Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX100V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the NX mini (1") and TX100V (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NX mini was unveiled 3 years later than the TX100V and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the NX mini scores against the TX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX100V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX mini & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony TX100V
NX mini | TX100V | |||
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Revealed | March 2014 | January 2011 | Fresher by 39 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung NX mini
TX100V | NX mini | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 461k | Crisper screen (+768k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony TX100V
NX mini | TX100V | |||
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Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX mini features physical dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check out the Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX100V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX mini against the TX100V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and TX100V is 93 and 95 respectively.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and TX100V.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX mini using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX mini will give you extra detail having an extra 4.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger NX mini should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Samsung NX mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-03-19 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.5MP | 16MP |
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 | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX-M | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
Amount of lenses | 2 | - |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200s | - |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 196g (0.43 pounds) | 147g (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" 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 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | B740 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $530 | $380 |