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Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
66 Imaging
67 Features
90 Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
39

Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Released September 2014
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Samsung NX1 versus Sony TX100V, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and TX100V (16MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and TX100V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The NX1 was unveiled 3 years later than the TX100V and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the NX1 scores against the TX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony TX100V

		

		

			
 NX1 TX100V 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2011Fresher by 45 months
Manual focus  Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Samsung NX1

		

		

			
 TX100V NX1 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k1036kSharper screen (+193k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony TX100V

		

		

			
 NX1 TX100V 
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1 comes with 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) and the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung NX1 versus Sony TX100V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the NX1 vs the TX100V.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX100V size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and TX100V is 66 and 95 respectively.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1 and TX100V.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX1 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX1 will render greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger NX1 provides a benefit in sensor technology.
	
			Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Samsung NX1
Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
80
 you can focus manually
 resolution is excellent (28MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 features face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
30
 MP count decent (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Samsung NX1 Street photography features
Sony TX100V Street photography features
74
 tilting screen
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 provides focus by touch
 weather proofing
 lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has focus by touch
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 more heavy than competitors (147g)
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Sports Comparison
Samsung NX1 Sports photography details
Sony TX100V Sports photography details
76
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 resolution is excellent (28 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 features tracking focus
 weather proofing
 comes with phase detect AF
 does not have image stabilization
39
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Samsung NX1
Travel photography with Sony TX100V
74
 lighter than competition in class (550g)
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 provides focus by touch
 resolution is excellent (28MP)
 has built in flash
 display isn't selfie friendly
65
 has focus by touch
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competitors (147g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung NX1 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX100V Landscape photography advice
78
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 resolution is excellent (28 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 no low pass filter
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 weather proofing
 does not have image stabilization
43
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very good size screen (3.5")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Samsung NX1 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony TX100V as a Vlogging camera
34
 built-in touchscreen
 features face detect focusing
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 does have mic socket
 lighter than competition in class (550 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
32
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone jack
 more heavy than competitors (147 grams)
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony TX100V
 Samsung NX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2014-09-15 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe 5 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6480 x 4320 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 209 9
Cross type focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 1,036k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 11.00 m (ISO 100) 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 550g (1.21 lb) 147g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1900 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $1,500 $380