Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX9

Following is a thorough assessment of the Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX9, former is 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 TX9 (12MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and TX9 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX1 was manufactured 4 years after the TX9 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the NX1 grades vs the TX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1 enjoys external dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX1 vs Sony TX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the NX1 compared to the TX9.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and TX9 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and TX9.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX1 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX1 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger NX1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.