Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX10

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung NX1 versus Sony TX10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and TX10 (16MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and TX10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The NX1 was brought out 3 years after the TX10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the NX1 matches up vs the TX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 features exterior dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX1 versus Sony TX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the NX1 compared to the TX10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and TX10 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1 and TX10.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will render more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher NX1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.