Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX30

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung NX1 and Sony TX30, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and TX30 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The NX1 was announced 14 months after the TX30 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the NX1 scores vs the TX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1 has external 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 TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung NX1 and Sony TX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the NX1 vs the TX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and TX30 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and TX30.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX1 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX1 will produce more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more modern NX1 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.