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Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX1

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX11
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released August 2009
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX1 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Samsung NX10 and Sony TX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor size.

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The NX10 was revealed 9 months later than the TX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NX10 matches up vs the TX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony TX1

 NX10 TX1 
ReleasedApril 2010August 2009Fresher by 9 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Samsung NX10

 TX1 NX10 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony TX1

 NX10 TX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX10 comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the NX10 against the TX1.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and TX1 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX10 and TX1.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX10 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Samsung NX10 will offer you more detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern NX10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Portrait photography camera
73
manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography details
Sony TX1 Street photography details
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX10
Sports photography with Sony TX1
52
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great battery life (400 CIPA)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 Travel photography details
Sony TX1 Travel photography details
63
great battery life (400 CIPA)
good MP (15MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX10 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX1 Landscape photography advice
68
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (400 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
31
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX10
Vlogging with Sony TX1
24
includes face detection focus
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors (499g)
28
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sony TX1
 Samsung NX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-04-07 2009-08-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIM Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance - 8cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 572 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $626 $350