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Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX55

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX-M Mount
  • 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed March 2014
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Released July 2011
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX55 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung NX mini and Sony TX55, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and TX55 (16MP) and the NX mini (1") and TX55 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX mini was introduced 2 years after the TX55 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the NX mini matches up versus the TX55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony TX55

 NX mini TX55 
ReleasedMarch 2014July 2011Newer by 33 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Samsung NX mini

 TX55 NX mini 
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k461kCrisper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony TX55

 NX mini TX55 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX mini provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the NX mini vs the TX55.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX55 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and TX55 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX mini and TX55.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX mini will render more detail using its extra 4.5MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher NX mini is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography info
Sony TX55 Portrait photography info
71
manual focus
resolution is good (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
36
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography details
Sony TX55 Street photography details
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors (196 grams)
no image stabilization
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography highlights
Sony TX55 Sports photography highlights
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
resolution is good (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
good battery life (650 CIPA)
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography details
Sony TX55 Travel photography details
76
good battery life (650 shots)
lighter than competitors (196g)
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (20.5 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
69
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX mini
Landscape photography with Sony TX55
68
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
good battery life (650 CIPA)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging highlights
Sony TX55 Vlogging highlights
38
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
lighter than competitors (196g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
34
quite wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony TX55
 Samsung NX miniSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX mini Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-03-19 2011-07-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Available lenses 2 -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.70 m
Flash modes Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs -
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 196g (0.43 pounds) 109g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 650 images 250 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID B740 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $530 $350