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Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX30

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced March 2014
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Launched July 2013
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX30 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX mini and Sony TX30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the NX mini (1") and TX30 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX mini was revealed 8 months after the TX30 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the NX mini scores against the TX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony TX30

 NX mini TX30 
LaunchedMarch 2014July 2013Newer by 8 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Samsung NX mini

 TX30 NX mini 
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k461kCrisper screen (+768k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony TX30

 NX mini TX30 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX mini enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX mini against the TX30.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and TX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and TX30.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX mini will show greater detail because of its extra 2.5MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger NX mini will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography factors
Sony TX30 Portrait photography factors
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
38
manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Street photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Street photography camera
81
screen tilts
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (196 grams)
lack of image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX mini
Sports photography with Sony TX30
54
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
great battery pack (650 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography info
Sony TX30 Travel photography info
76
great battery pack (650 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (196 grams)
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (20.5MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
69
weather sealing
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Landscape photography camera
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (20.5MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (650 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
51
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX mini
Vlogging with Sony TX30
38
touchscreen capability
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
lighter than competitors in class (196g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
34
rather wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony TX30
 Samsung NX miniSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX mini Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-03-19 2013-07-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW photos
Min 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 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Amount of lenses 2 -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/16000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s -
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 (all 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 196g (0.43 lb) 141g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model B740 -
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $530 $230