Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX30

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX mini & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

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.

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

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.