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Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX5

Portability
66
Imaging
68
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Launched September 2014
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor size.

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The NX1 was brought out 4 years after the TX5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NX1 matches up versus the TX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony TX5

 NX1 TX5 
LaunchedSeptember 2014February 2010More modern by 56 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k230kClearer display (+806k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Samsung NX1

 TX5 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony TX5

 NX1 TX5 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 provides physical measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX1 against the TX5.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and TX5 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1 and TX5.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX1 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX1 will show extra detail having its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer NX1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX5 Portrait photography advice
80
manual focus
great resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
26
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX1
Street photography with Sony TX5
74
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (550g)
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography advice
Sony TX5 Sports photography advice
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
great resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography features
Sony TX5 Travel photography features
74
lighter than competitors (550g)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
great resolution (28MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
62
environment proofing
boasts focus by touch
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (148 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX5 Landscape photography highlights
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
great resolution (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX5 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
lighter than competitors (550 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
30
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (148g)
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Sony TX5
 Samsung NX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2014-09-15 2010-02-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6480 x 4320 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 209 9
Cross type focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,036 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 15.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m (ISO 100) 2.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format H.265 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lb) 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1900 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $1,500 $239