Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX7

Below, we are reviewing the Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The NX1 was launched 4 years after the TX7 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NX1 grades versus the TX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1 has external dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the NX1 and the TX7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and TX7 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1 and TX7.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX1 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 18MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger NX1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.