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Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX7

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(Full Review)
  • 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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 TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX7 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the NX mini (1") and TX7 (1/2.4") posses different sensor sizing.

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The NX mini was launched 4 years after the TX7 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the NX mini matches up vs the TX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony TX7

 NX mini TX7 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2010Newer by 52 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Samsung NX mini

 TX7 NX mini 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony TX7

 NX mini TX7 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX mini has got external 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 TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX mini vs the TX7.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and TX7 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX mini and TX7.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX mini will give greater detail utilizing its extra 10.5MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer NX mini provides an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX mini
Portrait photography with Sony TX7
71
focusing manually
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini Street photography information
Sony TX7 Street photography information
81
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
lighter than others (196 grams)
lack of image stabilization
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography information
Sony TX7 Sports photography information
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
good battery (650 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX mini
Travel photography with Sony TX7
76
good battery (650 CIPA)
lighter than others (196g)
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (20.5MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
59
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (149g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (20.5MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
good battery (650 shots)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
really wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX mini Vlogging advice
Sony TX7 Vlogging advice
38
touchscreen capability
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
lighter than others (196 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (149 grams)
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony TX7
 Samsung NX miniSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX mini Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-03-19 2010-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20.5 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 160 125
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX-M fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 2 -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/16000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.80 m
Flash options Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 196 gr (0.43 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID B740 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $530 $300