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Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX1

Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Announced September 2014
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Samsung NX1 and Sony TX1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The NX1 was manufactured 5 years after the TX1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the NX1 grades versus the TX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony TX1

 NX1 TX1 
IntroducedSeptember 2014August 2009More modern by 63 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1036k230kSharper screen (+806k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung NX1

 TX1 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony TX1

 NX1 TX1 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1 has got outer measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the NX1 versus the TX1.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and TX1 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and TX1.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX1 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will provide greater detail due to its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer NX1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
excellent megapixels (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 Street photography details
Sony TX1 Street photography details
74
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography features
Sony TX1 Sports photography features
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
excellent megapixels (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than competition in class (550g)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
excellent megapixels (28MP)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography info
Sony TX1 Landscape photography info
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
excellent megapixels (28 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
31
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX1 as a Vlogging camera
34
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone support
lighter than competition in class (550g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
28
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony TX1
 Samsung NX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2014-09-15 2009-08-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe 5 Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6480 x 4320 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 209 9
Cross type focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 8cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,036 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m (ISO 100) 3.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format H.265 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550g (1.21 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1363 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1900 -
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,500 $350