Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX5

Let's look more closely at the Samsung NX mini versus Sony TX5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the NX mini (1") and TX5 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The NX mini was brought out 4 years after the TX5 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the NX mini matches up versus the TX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX mini & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX mini Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX mini has got outside measurements 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 TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX mini versus Sony TX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the NX mini and the TX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX mini and TX5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX mini and TX5.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX mini due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will give you more detail having its extra 10.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer NX mini is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.