Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX100V

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.

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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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

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).

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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.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and TX100V is 66 and 95 respectively.

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.