Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX66
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Released September 2014
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Released February 2012
Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX66 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX66, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NX1 was revealed 2 years later than the TX66 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the NX1 matches up vs the TX66 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX66 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony TX66
NX1 | TX66 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | February 2012 | More recent by 31 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Samsung NX1
TX66 | NX1 | |||
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Screen size | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 1036k | Crisper screen (+194k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony TX66
NX1 | TX66 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1 provides outside 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 TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX66 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the NX1 against the TX66.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and TX66 is 66 and 97 respectively.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and TX66.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX1 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX1 will deliver more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern NX1 should have an edge in sensor technology.
Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Samsung NX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-09-15 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe 5 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | - |
Cross focus points | 153 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3.3" |
Resolution of display | 1,036 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 15.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m (ISO 100) | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 550 grams (1.21 lbs) | 109 grams (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 83 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1363 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 shots | 250 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1900 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $1,500 | $350 |