Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX66

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.